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Four Jacksonville teachers were surprised in their classrooms with the 2019 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence, which were established by Gilchrist Berg, founder and president of Water Street Capital, to honor teachers who have had lifelong careers in teaching and inspiring students. [Read more…] about 2019 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence Honor Four Teachers
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation applauds the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s April 11, 2019, arrest of Robert Shapiro, Ivan Acevedo and Dane Roseman for their roles in the massive multi-state Ponzi scheme orchestrated by the Woodbridge Group of Companies, LLC. [Read more…] about Trio Arrested in Woodbridge Case
As part of an effort to improve lighting and signage at several interchanges along Interstate 95 (I-95), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled several ramp closures at the I-95 interchanges with U.S. 1 (Exit 273), Old Dixie Highway (Exit 278), State Road (S.R.) 100 (Exit 284), and Palm Coast Parkway (Exit 289) during the next two weeks. [Read more…] about Nighttime I-95 Ramp Closures in Volusia and Flagler Counties
Today is the last day to file tax returns on time and Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging taxpayers to take precautions to avoid falling victim to tax-related identity theft and scams. [Read more…] about Beware of Tax Scams and Identity Theft on Tax Return Filing Deadline
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Ronald M. “Alligator Ron” Bergeron to the board of the South Florida Water Management District. The appointment comes after the Florida Commission on Ethics voted 8-0 to adopt an advisory opinion allowing Bergeron to join the board.
“I am pleased the Florida Commission on Ethics reached a conclusion on this matter and I am happy Ron will be joining the board,” said Governor DeSantis. “He has devoted his life to the protection and restoration of our Everglades and water resources. I look forward to his leadership and the contributions he will bring to the district.”
Ronald M. Bergeron
Bergeron, 75, is the Founder and CEO of Bergeron Family of Companies. Bergeron started his first business, Bergeron Land Development, in 1965 and he is now one of the most successful and largest site development and roadway contractors in the state of Florida. In addition to his entrepreneurial efforts overseeing more than 40 successful companies, “Alligator Ron,” as he is known throughout Florida, has devoted considerable time and resources to protecting Florida’s wildlife and conservation efforts of the Florida Everglades. He has served two five-year terms as a board member of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Daytona State College is excited to share a new scholarship opportunity for high schools students. [Read more…] about High school grads invited to apply for $10,000 presidential excellence scholarship
On Saturday, May 4, Flagler College will hold its spring commencement exercises and hand out more than 400 diplomas. [Read more…] about Commencement exercises mark end of 50th celebration year
WHAT: SR 70 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710: Permit project: Crews are setting poles along SR 70 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for SR 710 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 40 first-line supervisors today from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 44. [Read more…] about Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. [Read more…] about FDOT Palm Beach County Weekly Traffic Impact Report
