The Florida Lottery announces that Miguel Tum Us, 19, of Melbourne, 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 Melbourne man claims $2 million top prize playing FLORIDA 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
Lakeland woman claims $550,000 LUCKY MONEY jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Peggy Bonner, 61, of Lakeland, claimed the $550,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the October 16, 2018, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $384,105.92. [Read more…] about Lakeland woman claims $550,000 LUCKY MONEY jackpot
FAMU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Educator, Administrator Roosevelt ‘Prof’ Wilson
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) community is mourning the loss of former journalism professor and athletics director Roosevelt Wilson, who passed away on Sunday, October 21. He was 78 years old. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Educator, Administrator Roosevelt ‘Prof’ Wilson
Former VP Biden stumps for Nelson, Dems
New independent polls show tight Senate race tilting toward Nelson
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson took a swipe at his GOP opponent for lacking integrity, as he was campaigning across the state Monday with former Vice President Joe Biden. [Read more…] about Former VP Biden stumps for Nelson, Dems
Gov. Scott: FLOW Mobile Deployed to Gulf County
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) will deploy a Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) vehicle tomorrow, October 23rd, in Gulf County. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: FLOW Mobile Deployed to Gulf County
Commissioner Adam Putnam Surveys Hurricane Michael Damage, Meets with First Responders
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael and met with Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison, as well as the department’s Florida Forest Service teams, to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts.
More than $2 billion up for grabs this week from America’s soaring jackpots
Multi-state Jackpots offer $2.22 Billion Combined
Players have a chance to win big this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $2.22 billion. On Friday, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rolled to an estimated $1.6 billion; on Saturday, the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $620 million. [Read more…] about More than $2 billion up for grabs this week from America’s soaring jackpots
Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election
Secretary of State Ken Detzner today reminds Florida voters of the early voting options available for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 6. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election
Florida Department of Education Honors Five Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff recognized five outstanding Miami employers for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Honors Five Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
State Board of Education to Meet in Crystal River
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The State Board of Education will meet this week in Crystal River. [Read more…] about State Board of Education to Meet in Crystal River