Florida History Day statewide winners are set to represent Florida at the National History Day (NHD) contest in College Park, Maryland on June 9–13. [Read more…] about Florida History Day Winners Set to Compete in National History Day Contest
Consumer sentiment tumbles in May
After reaching its highest level in 17 years, consumer sentiment among Floridians plummeted 5.3 points in May to 96.4 from a revised figure of 101.7 in April. [Read more…] about Consumer sentiment tumbles in May
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Martin County Deputies for Helping Homeless Veteran
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to three Martin County deputies for helping a homeless Navy veteran. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Martin County Deputies for Helping Homeless Veteran
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Congress for Passing Hurricane Michael Relief
With news that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a disaster relief bill, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Panama City native released the following statement: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Congress for Passing Hurricane Michael Relief
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement Following the Passage of National Disaster Relief Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $19.1 Billion disaster supplemental aid bill: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement Following the Passage of National Disaster Relief Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference following the Cabinet Meeting in Tallahassee on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
Commissioner Nikki Fried Statement on Disaster Aid Package Passage
Congress today finalized and passed a disaster aid package to help states devastated by hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Statement on Disaster Aid Package Passage
Sanford man claims first $500,000 top prize playing the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Kenneth Sheppard, 42, of Sanford, claimed the first $500,000 top prize from the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Sanford man claims first $500,000 top prize playing the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game
Ancestral Puebloan Pottery-Making: It Wasn’t Just Women’s Work
Study of Fingerprint Impressions Reveal Pottery Produced by Both Sexes
New research from Dr. John Kantner, a University of North Florida professor specializing in anthropological archaeology, suggests that pottery making wasn’t a primarily female activity in ancient Puebloan society, as had long been assumed based on historical evidence that women produced pottery for each household. [Read more…] about Ancestral Puebloan Pottery-Making: It Wasn’t Just Women’s Work
CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Successful Trade Mission to Israel
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released details from Florida’s recent trade mission and ceremonial Cabinet meeting in Israel. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Successful Trade Mission to Israel