The following meeting is postponed until spring 2019: [Read more…] about Public Meeting Postponed for U.S. 27 Improvements
Miami woman has $15 million reasons to celebrate this holiday season
The Florida Lottery announces that Lisa Quilez, 48, of Miami, claimed a $15 million top prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Quilez chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $11,175,000.00. [Read more…] about Miami woman has $15 million reasons to celebrate this holiday season
Fernandina Beach Educator Honored with National Award
Jennifer Albert awarded $25,000 from the Milken Family Foundation
Jennifer Albert, a fifth grade science and mathematics teacher at Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, was honored by the Milken Family Foundation today during a surprise announcement for her dedication and commitment to providing students with a high quality education. Albert joins an elite group of educators as one of only 40 nationwide to receive this year’s award. [Read more…] about Fernandina Beach Educator Honored with National Award
Spring Hill man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Branden Maldonado, 20, of Spring Hill, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 14333 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. [Read more…] about Spring Hill man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game
Floridians for Reproductive Freedom launches new online home for Florida’s abortion rights movement
The Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition (FRF) has launched the new online home and resource center for Florida’s reproductive rights movement at FloridaReproFreedom.org. A thriving coalition of more than 50 organizations, FRF advocates for access to the full range of reproductive health care – from abortion to birth control to evidence-based sex education. [Read more…] about Floridians for Reproductive Freedom launches new online home for Florida’s abortion rights movement
China Foreign Affairs University signs agreement with Flagler College
Flagler College has entered into an agreement with China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) for faculty and student exchange. The agreement was signed on Monday, Nov. 26 and is effective immediately with programs set to begin in the spring semester of 2019. CFAU is the preeminent university for producing diplomats and foreign affairs and policy specialists in China. [Read more…] about China Foreign Affairs University signs agreement with Flagler College
Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Wolff, 48, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his prize in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $710,000.00. [Read more…] about Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Department of Transportation selects Brightline for Leasing Contract for rights of way for passenger rail
The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that an intended decision has been reached regarding the procurement for the leasing of rights of way owned by the department and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), for purposes of constructing and operating intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Transportation selects Brightline for Leasing Contract for rights of way for passenger rail
Nelson calls on Trump administration to stop undermining health care law
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today to blast the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine the nation’s existing health care law. [Read more…] about Nelson calls on Trump administration to stop undermining health care law
Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles
Florida Polytechnic University and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology. [Read more…] about Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles
