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Gov. Scott: Utility Companies Set Goal of Having Power Restored in Panhandle by Early November

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that electric utility providers in Northwest Florida, which still have customers experiencing power outages, have set a goal and will have nearly all power restored to customers who are able to receive it by early November. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Utility Companies Set Goal of Having Power Restored in Panhandle by Early November

Jacksonville man claims $2 million top prize playing FLORIDA 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Jesus Ibarra Hernandez, 38, of Jacksonville, claimed a $2 million top prize in the FLORIDA 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his prize in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,600,000.00. [Read more…] about Jacksonville man claims $2 million top prize playing FLORIDA 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game

Multi-State Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured the sentencing of a Florida man convicted of heroin trafficking. The Honorable Steven B. Whittington, Circuit Judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, sentenced defendant Joseph Walker to 25 years on trafficking in heroin 28 grams or more and 10 years concurrent on the sale or delivery of heroin. [Read more…] about Multi-State Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Pasco County woman claims $2 million POWERBALL prize

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Alberta McPherson poses with her family and oversized check after claiming
a $2 million prize from the October 17, 2018 POWERBALL® drawing.

The Florida Lottery announces that Alberta McPherson, 70, of Hudson, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on October 17, 2018. The winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Powerball. [Read more…] about Pasco County woman claims $2 million POWERBALL prize

Accreditation team invites public comment on FDLE

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Assessors with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will visit FDLE beginning November 28 as part of the accreditation process. Assessors will examine FDLE’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services in addition to conducting interviews and visiting offices. FDLE must comply with more than 100 compliance standards to receive accreditation. [Read more…] about Accreditation team invites public comment on FDLE

Latest Poll Shows Maria Elvira Salazar Leads in the Race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District

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Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is leading by nine points in the race for Congress, according to a recent poll conducted by the well-known, Virginia-based firm McLaughlin & Associates. [Read more…] about Latest Poll Shows Maria Elvira Salazar Leads in the Race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District

Statement by Senate President Negron on President Trump Signing America’s Water Infrastructure Act

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Legislation authorizes construction of the Senate Bill 10
Everglades Agricultural Area Southern Storage Reservoir

Florida Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) today released the following statement regarding President Trump signing America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. [Read more…] about Statement by Senate President Negron on President Trump Signing America’s Water Infrastructure Act

Florida Department of Education Releases Updates on School Reopenings Following Hurricane Michael

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The Florida Department of Education today provided an updated list of schools that have reopened following Hurricane Michael’s landfall October 10. For up-to-date information on closures and to access hurricane-related education documents, visit fldoe.org/hurricaneinfo.

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart said, “As Hurricane Michael barreled toward Florida, many of our state’s schools opened their doors and provided life-saving shelter for Florida families. My team and I remained in contact with superintendents, and once the storm had passed, our focus turned quickly to reopening efforts with the goal of ensuring continuity and providing a desperately needed sense of normalcy for Florida students. I am grateful for Governor Scott’s ongoing leadership as he has traveled the state doing everything he can to get communities fully restored.”

  • The Franklin County School (K-12) reopened today, Tuesday, October 23.
  • All Gadsden County Schools reopened Monday, October 22:
    • Carter-Parramore Academy
    • Chattahoochee Elementary
    • Crossroad Academy Charter
    • Gadsden Central Academy
    • Gadsden County High
    • Gadsden Elementary Magnet
    • George W. Munroe Elementary
    • Greensboro Elementary
    • H.O.P.E. Academy
    • Havana Magnet
    • James A. Shanks Middle
    • Stewart Street Elementary
    • West Gadsden Middle
  • The following Gulf County Schools are reopening this week, with the modifications outlined below, to serve all Gulf County students:
    • Beginning today, Tuesday, October 23, Port St. Joe Elementary is open and serving its students and temporarily Port St. Joe High School’s students. Elementary students’ classes are held in the morning, and junior and high school students’ classes are held in the afternoon.
    • Beginning Thursday, October 25, Wewahitchka Elementary is open and serving its students and temporarily Wewahitchka High School’s students.
  • All Holmes County Schools reopened Monday, October 22:
    • Bethlehem School
    • Bonifay K8 School
    • Holmes County High School
    • Ponce de Leon Elementary School
    • Ponce de Leon High School
    • Poplar Springs School
    • The GAP
  • All Washington County Schools will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24: 
    • Kate M. Smith Elementary
    • Vernon Elementary
    • Roulhac Middle School
    • Vernon Middle School
    • Chipley High School
    • Vernon High School
    • WAVE

For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit fldoe.org.