“As a gay man who had a Palm Beach County law firm withdraw a job offer after I disclosed my sexual orientation, I know firsthand why the Equality Act is necessary. [Read more…] about Comments on the Passage of the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives
Nine Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today announced the arrests of nine individuals on charges related to human trafficking. [Read more…] about Nine Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
SB 7068 establishes new multi-use corridors in
rural areas of regional economic significance
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today joined Governor Ron DeSantis for the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 7068, legislation to create the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). [Read more…] about Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
Cocoa Beach woman claims $2 million top prize playing the $10 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Angela McEllin, 46, of Cocoa Beach, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Cocoa Beach woman claims $2 million top prize playing the $10 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
Temporary Alignment of Westbound I-4 Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd. Scheduled to Open This Weekend
WB I-4 On-Ramp From S.R. 436 to Close Friday Night to Saturday Morning
UPDATE: Additional Nighttime Closures Required for Westbound
I-4 Traffic Shift Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd.
The westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) travel lanes between Central Parkway and Wymore Road are shifting to a temporary configuration as soon as the morning of Saturday, May 18. [Read more…] about Temporary Alignment of Westbound I-4 Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd. Scheduled to Open This Weekend
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Attracts Businesses with Positive Economic Growth
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s economy continues to strengthen. Florida’s top rated higher education system, talented workforce, low taxes and reasonable regulatory environment continue to foster impressive economic indicators. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Attracts Businesses with Positive Economic Growth
Jacksonville man turns $20 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Llewelyn Phillips, 50, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Jacksonville man turns $20 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
Florida PSC Storm Restoration Cost Recovery Hearings Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold hearings following its Internal Affairs meeting on Tuesday, May 21 to consider separate Settlement Agreements filed by Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and by Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF) to address recovery for recent storm restoration costs. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Storm Restoration Cost Recovery Hearings Set for Tuesday
Seminole County man claims $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Kyle Toro, 27, of Longwood, claimed a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Seminole County man claims $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for week of May 19, 2019
District One is 12 counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota [Read more…] about District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for week of May 19, 2019