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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public hearing on proposed plans to improve safety on U.S. 27/North 14th Street at the Benton Street Trail Crossing (north of Center Street). Proposed improvements consist of reconfiguring both sides of the trail crossing, and installing a raised pedestrian refuge island in the center turn lane to include new signs and flashing beacons. [Read more…] about U.S. 27 at Benton Street Trail Crossing Public Hearing
During the State Board of Education meeting, the State Board of Education today unanimously voted to keep Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart in her position for an additional year to help ensure Florida remains on this positive trajectory. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Passes Resolution to Retain Commissioner Pam Stewart to Build on Gains in Student Achievement
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund, which works to make clean energy solutions a top priority for our region’s elected leaders, announced today its endorsement of Senator Bill Nelson for re-election to the U.S. Senate. [Read more…] about Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund Endorses Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson came to Florida International University today and gave an impassioned speech to get Democrats and Independents out to cast their ballots during Florida’s early voting period that began Oct. 22. [Read more…] about Nelson rallies Dems, Independents to stop extremists like Scott
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will present the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards at the Florida Farm Bureau meeting in St. Augustine tomorrow, Oct. 26. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to Present 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
Marsy’s Law for Florida today announced more than 200 individuals and organizations have lent their names in support of Amendment 6, which would place a new set of crime victims’ rights in the state constitution if approved by voters. [Read more…] about Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida Receives More Than 200 Endorsements
The jackpot for Saturday’s POWERBALL® drawing has reached an estimated $750 million. The POWERBALL jackpot has rolled 21 times since August 15, 2018, generating more than $42.1 million in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). [Read more…] about Jackpot fever continues as POWERBALL® climbs to $750 million!
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a workshop to discuss Florida’s electric utilities’ Ten-Year Site Plans, designed to identify system upgrades and modifications needed to maintain adequate reliability over the next ten years. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Meetings Set for Monday
The 31st annual Great American Jazz Series, sponsored by the University of North Florida’s School of Music, will feature the U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, Building 14A, on the UNF campus. [Read more…] about Annual Great American Jazz Series Features U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at 2 p.m. at LYNX Central Station, in the 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, located at 455 N. Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. The TAC is comprised of appointed city and county officials. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Nov. 7, 2018
