The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety and operational improvements on U.S. 17/92 (North Main Street/North Orange Blossom Trail) between U.S. 92 (Vine Street) and West Hilda Street. The hearing will be held at Osceola County Administration Building in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Safety Improvements
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has been on the ground in the Panhandle affected counties since Hurricane Michael made landfall. He has been in constant communication with emergency management, local, state, and federal officials to assist with anything they may need. CFO Patronis is focused now on stopping post-storm fraud and urges Floridians to call his Insurance Help Line at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO to report anything suspicious.
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Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City
Sen. Book to receive the “Heroes Among Us” award
For her efforts to increase education and awareness of child sexual abuse prevention throughout the country and the world, Florida State Senator Lauren Book will be honored at the Glamour Magazine annual Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City. [Read more…] about Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City
Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School
The Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review, who chose 252 business schools from across the country for its 2019 business school ranking. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School
DeSantis, Mast Urge South Florida Water Management District to Delay Decision on Extension Of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir Land Lease
Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis and U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) tonight issued the following statement after learning that the South Florida Water Management District plans to hold a vote tomorrow, November 8, 2018, on extending the land lease with New Hope Sugar Company, a subsidiary of Florida Crystals, for land authorized to be used for the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir. [Read more…] about DeSantis, Mast Urge South Florida Water Management District to Delay Decision on Extension Of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir Land Lease
Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa
The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that it has received a single proposal from Brightline in response to the Department’s advertisement for Request for Proposals (RFP). [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa
Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today was awarded an American Public Power Association Excellence in Public Power Communications Award of Merit in the web and social media category (Class D). [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association
Ron DeSantis Announces Transition Team Chairs
Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis today announced four Florida leaders to spearhead transition for the new administration. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senator George LeMieux, and Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings will serve as chairs to the Ron DeSantis transition team. [Read more…] about Ron DeSantis Announces Transition Team Chairs
Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence
Florida College System (FCS) Chancellor Madeline Pumariega today recognized four colleges for innovation and excellence through the Chancellor’s Best Practice Awards. The four colleges were honored for programs of excellence at the Association of Florida Colleges’ 69th Annual Meeting and Conference in Orlando. [Read more…] about Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence
Kissimmee man claims $1 million top prize in the FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Hernandez, 33, of Kissimmee, claimed a $1 million top prize in the FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Kissimmee man claims $1 million top prize in the FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
