The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) invites customers of LP Waterworks, Inc. (LP) to a customer meeting on Tuesday, February 26, to discuss the utility’s petition for a rate change. [Read more…] about PSC Customer Meeting for LP Waterworks, Inc.
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Insurance Fraud Detectives to Investigate Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad
In light of the recent arrest of Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad on charges of practicing medicine without a license, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today announced he has directed his fraud detectives to investigate any alleged insurance fraud relating to Massad. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Insurance Fraud Detectives to Investigate Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad
New Highway Lights Active Along Portions of I-4
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is continuing its efforts to improve safety on regional interstates. [Read more…] about New Highway Lights Active Along Portions of I-4
New Information: S.R. 33 Bridge Replacement
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is announcing today the postponement of the March 4 starting date to replace a bridge on State Road (S.R.) 33 over the Green Swamp in Lake County. [Read more…] about New Information: S.R. 33 Bridge Replacement
101 Florida Mayors Join Forces with The Children’s Movement of Florida
101 Florida Mayors Join Forces with The Children’s Movement of Florida
to urge Governor DeSantis to prioritize early childhood for Florida
In an overwhelming outpouring of support, 101 Florida mayors have joined forces and signed a letter asking Governor Ron DeSantis to use his leadership to prioritize early childhood issues for Florida’s future. [Read more…] about 101 Florida Mayors Join Forces with The Children’s Movement of Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Key Appointments to the South Florida Water Management District in Naples
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Charlette Roman, Charlie Martinez and Cheryl Anne Meads to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District in Naples. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Key Appointments to the South Florida Water Management District in Naples
Florida Poly students hack their way to number one at statewide hackathon
For the first time, Florida Polytechnic University won first place at the well-known HackRiddle competition, a 24-hour hackathon held annually at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Poly students hack their way to number one at statewide hackathon
Senate Education Leaders Announce 2019 Priorities
Senators Discuss Legislation to Improve Safety, Empower
Families, Elevate Neighborhood Public Schools
Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah Gardens), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, and Senate President Pro Tempore David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs) today announced key components of legislation the Senate will consider during the 2019 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senate Education Leaders Announce 2019 Priorities
Senate Democrats Condemn GOP Plan to Privatize Public Education
Led by Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday sharply criticized legislation announced today by Republican Senators dramatically expanding private school education vouchers by tapping public funds earmarked for traditional public schools. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Condemn GOP Plan to Privatize Public Education
Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience Awards Sustainable Farming Fund Grants
Farming initiatives expected to reduce water pollution in Suwannee River
The Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience at Stetson University is helping to reduce the discharge of pollutants into the Suwannee River with grants to private farmers and conservation pilot projects in northern Florida. [Read more…] about Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience Awards Sustainable Farming Fund Grants