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REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle

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Knowledge gap on the severity of the storm; many
unwilling to help Northwest Florida neighbors in need

A new survey finds that​ ​more than two in five Floridians mistakenly think life has returned to normal in the Panhandle and nearly half would do nothing to help the thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by Hurricane Michael’s disastrous landfall last October. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle

CFO Jimmy Patronis: 6 Tips for Insurance Awareness Day

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In recognition of June 28 as Insurance Awareness Day, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is encouraging Floridians to ensure they are adequately protected in the event of a major loss or natural disaster and recommends consumers conduct an insurance checkup at least once a year to review all their insurance policies, coverages, and deductibles. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: 6 Tips for Insurance Awareness Day

Senator Powell refiles legislation to create statewide Census Complete Count Committee

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The action comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision
Thursday that blocks citizenship question on the U.S. Census

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to block a citizenship question in the 2020 Census, state Senator Bobby Powell (District 30) announced today that he has refiled legislation to create a Statewide Census Complete Count Committee to ensure that Florida receives an accurate population count. [Read more…] about Senator Powell refiles legislation to create statewide Census Complete Count Committee

St. Augustine man claims $500,000 top prize playing the $500,000 CROSSWORD EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that George Vilches, 33, of St. Augustine, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 CROSSWORD EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about St. Augustine man claims $500,000 top prize playing the $500,000 CROSSWORD EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game

FAMU Joins Seven Organizations in Signing Tallahassee-Leon County Sign Sustainability Compact

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) joined seven of the largest organizations in Leon County in signing a pledge to collectively confront key issues such as energy, transportation and waste that affect the environment. [Read more…] about FAMU Joins Seven Organizations in Signing Tallahassee-Leon County Sign Sustainability Compact