With only days left until the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urges federal leaders to include a flood mitigation requirement as they seek long-term solutions for the Florida subsidized program. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Flood Insurance Solution Must Include Mitigation
Institute of International Education Ranks UT as a Top Host of International Students
The Institute of International Education (IIE) has ranked The University of Tampa as the 20th highest master’s degree–granting university in the country in hosting international students. [Read more…] about Institute of International Education Ranks UT as a Top Host of International Students
Hillsborough man claims $500,000 top prize from the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Lennox Wilson, 51, of Brandon, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 13411 Fishhawk Boulevard in Lithia. [Read more…] about Hillsborough man claims $500,000 top prize from the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game
University of North Florida Camp Composition Aids Local School Students
The College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida will host its annual Camp Composition, a writing camp to aid fourth- through 11th-graders to earn higher Florida Standards Assessments English language arts and writing scores, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning Saturday, Jan. 19, and running through Saturday, Feb. 23, in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, on the UNF campus. [Read more…] about University of North Florida Camp Composition Aids Local School Students
DNC on Florida Senate Election Results
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement: [Read more…] about DNC on Florida Senate Election Results
Nelson thanks people of Florida for privilege of public service
DNC on Florida Gubernatorial Election Results
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement after Andrew Gillum conceded the Florida gubernatorial election: [Read more…] about DNC on Florida Gubernatorial Election Results
Statement by Sen. Lauren Book Regarding the Title IX Proposal Issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
“The new Title IX enforcement guidelines issued by Secretary DeVos strip survivors of their dignity with unnecessary and potentially cruel and demeaning policies. In the wake of the #MeToo movement and reports of widespread abuse in a wide variety of institutions, we should be focused on empowering sexual assault survivors and ensuring justice is served. [Read more…] about Statement by Sen. Lauren Book Regarding the Title IX Proposal Issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
Attorney General Bondi Files Amended Complaint in Opioid Lawsuit
Attorney General Pam Bondi today filed an amended complaint in the Pasco County Circuit Court action against opioid manufacturers and distributors. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Files Amended Complaint in Opioid Lawsuit
FDLE arrests Pinellas man for fraud scheme against elderly
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested John Henry Dolcater, 59, of 6226 11th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL, for two counts of criminal use of personal identification on a victim over 60 years of age and one count of organized scheme to defraud. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pinellas man for fraud scheme against elderly
