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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public information meeting about the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the proposed improvements along SR 70 from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road). The project is in Manatee County, Florida. [Read more…] about FDOT Public Information Meeting for SR 70 Improvements from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road) in Manatee County
The Florida Lottery announces that Krishnakanth Barri, 41, of Tampa, claimed the $14.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on December 1, 2018, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tampa man claims $14.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) spoke on the Senate floor today about the future of the nation’s space program and the importance of continuing to invest in new technologies to explore the heavens and one day take humans to Mars. [Read more…] about Sen. Nelson’s remarks on the Senate floor
The University of Tampa will hold its 147th commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. The ceremony will include 667 graduates, including 530 bachelor’s degree candidates and 137 master’s degree candidates. The ceremony is free and open to the public. [Read more…] about The University of Tampa December Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15
Governor Rick Scott today visited Tyndall Elementary School to welcome students back to the school for the first time since Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
With the growing importance and challenges of cyber security on the electric grid, Florida Public Service Commissioner Andrew Giles Fay was invited to address this topic at the Harvard Electricity Policy Group (HEPG) meeting on Thursday, December 6, in West Palm Beach. [Read more…] about Commissioner Andrew Fay Shares Cyber Security Expertise at Harvard Electricity Policy Group
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public hearing for the Kirkman Road Extension project. The proposed improvements include extending Kirkman Road from Universal Boulevard to Carrier Drive. [Read more…] about Kirkman Road Extension Public Hearing
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) plans to invest more than $125 million in internal research and development (R&D) in Florida this fiscal year – bolstering high-paying jobs and the company’s innovation leadership in the state. [Read more…] about Harris Corporation Plans $125 Million R&D Investment in Florida
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice announced today that the number of juvenile arrests continued to decline in 2017-2018, according to the latest delinquency report released by the agency. [Read more…] about Juvenile Arrests in Florida Drop to Historic 43-Year Low
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the appointment today of Dr. Stephanie E. Haridopolos as Chair of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos as Chair of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
