Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be awarding an additional $2.6 million in funding to assist Floridians impacted by the Limerock Wildfire in Eastpoint with the repairing and rebuilding of their homes in Franklin County. This funding is in addition to the 24 travel trailers that were purchased in July to aid the victims of the fire. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding Moody’s credit reporting agency’s recent report about the financial impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
Florida Poly leads effort to stop mobile device hackers
Students at Florida Polytechnic University may soon be at the forefront of cybersecurity education with cutting edge curriculum focused exclusively on mobile computing security. [Read more…] about Florida Poly leads effort to stop mobile device hackers
Monticello Man Gets a $500,000 ‘Treat’ Playing the GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that John Devane, 21, of Monticello, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Winn-Dixie, located at 1245 South Jefferson Street in Monticello. [Read more…] about Monticello Man Gets a $500,000 ‘Treat’ Playing the GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off Game
Kirkman Road Extension Input Opportunity
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting for the proposed Kirkman Road Extension on Thursday, Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in the West Concourse, Room W315. The proposed improvements include extending Kirkman Road from Universal Boulevard to Carrier Drive. [Read more…] about Kirkman Road Extension Input Opportunity
Gov. Scott Directs Additional Resources for Red Tide Testing; Atlantic Coast Counties Receiving $1.3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup
Governor Rick Scott today announced that he is directing an immediate $765,000 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to support red tide response. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs Additional Resources for Red Tide Testing; Atlantic Coast Counties Receiving $1.3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup
Middleburg man claims $4 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Bryce, 66, of Middleburg, claimed the $4 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on October 6, 2018, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Middleburg man claims $4 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
Make Safe Trick-Or-Treating Preparations This Halloween
This Halloween, Attorney General Pam Bondi is releasing trick-or-treating safety tips and urging parents to utilize a new Florida Department of Law Enforcement application. [Read more…] about Make Safe Trick-Or-Treating Preparations This Halloween
Scott accused of abusing office on ‘Glades
Two major environmental organizations are blasting Rick Scott for his environmental record in the wake of an Everglades announcement today they both slammed as a political stunt of the worst kind. [Read more…] about Scott accused of abusing office on ‘Glades
Maria Elvira Salazar Will Join U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore Jeanette Nuñez for an Early-Vote Rally
Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, will join U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore Jeanette Nuñez tomorrow in a rally to encourage folks in South Florida to take full advantage of the early voting schedule that is currently in full swing. [Read more…] about Maria Elvira Salazar Will Join U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore Jeanette Nuñez for an Early-Vote Rally
