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Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today released a new mini-documentary video entitled “America’s Forgotten Disaster,” highlighting the destruction and consequences of Hurricane Michael, with a focus on forestry and timber. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Releases Hurricane Michael Video: “America’s Forgotten Disaster”
On Friday, April 19th, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting an increase in the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for the remainder of Hurricane Michael recovery. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Increased Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert regarding utility scam calls. [Read more…] about Tips to Avoid Utility Scam Phone Calls
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) this week launched a new Rural Marketing & Education Grant Program aimed at increasing economic development activity in Florida’s rural communities and regions. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida Announces New Efforts to Assist State’s Rural Regions
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled an alternatives public meeting for the Interstate 95 (I-95) at Pioneer Trail Interchange Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study with limits from Williamson Boulevard to Turnbull Bay Road in Volusia County. [Read more…] about Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail Interchange Public Meeting
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Ronald L. Rubin today announced the appointment of Abigail L. Vail as the agency’s chief of staff. [Read more…] about Commissioner Rubin Welcomes New Chief of Staff to OFR
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today submitted his public comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the scoping process for the re-write of the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule (LORS), which dictates when and in what volumes the Army Corps discharges water from Lake Okeechobee to the coasts. [Read more…] about Mast To Army Corps: “LORS Has Been A Total And Absolute Disaster”
The University of North Florida will honor two students with outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits, when it hands out more than 1,700 degrees Friday, April 26, during spring commencement at the UNF Arena, Building 34. [Read more…] about UNF Honoring Students’ Exceptional Service at Spring Commencement
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today announced modifications and a new schedule for the proposed changes for behavior analysis services covered under the Florida Medicaid program. [Read more…] about AHCA Updates Proposed Behavior Analysis Changes
The Florida Lottery announces that Edwin Jean, 60, of Lake Worth, claimed a $1 million prize in the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Lake Worth man claims $1 million prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
