Governor Rick Scott has been in constant communication with local officials and emergency management in Bay County. The following information has been reported to the State Emergency Response Team and includes specific actions the state has taken to aid the residents of Bay County impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Bay County
Greenacres man claims $850,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Jean Herode Jean, 52, of Greenacres, claimed the $850,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the October 9, 2018, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $593,982.72. [Read more…] about Greenacres man claims $850,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
League of Women Voters of Tallahassee Hosts Local Candidate Forum
Event moderated by Trimmel Gomes
After rescheduling one of its candidate forums due to Hurricane Michael, the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee is moving forward with it second candidate forum to give voters a chance to learn more and hear directly from their local candidates running for public office. [Read more…] about League of Women Voters of Tallahassee Hosts Local Candidate Forum
Federal Disaster Reemployment Assistance Made Available for Leon County
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Federal Disaster Reemployment Assistance Made Available for Leon County
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael Response
Governor Rick Scott is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure that communities impacted by Hurricane Michael are receiving the resources they need. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael Response
LeRoy Collins Institute Renews Eight Board Members
The LeRoy Collins Institute today announced eight board members have agreed to serve another three-year term with the nonpartisan statewide organization, signaling a continued commitment to researching, developing and promoting forward-thinking public policies to solve key issues facing Floridians. [Read more…] about LeRoy Collins Institute Renews Eight Board Members
Gov. Scott: Operation Blue Roof to Help Families Temporarily Repair Homes at No Cost
Governor Rick Scott today announced, in partnership with FEMA and the US Army Corps of Engineers, the launch of Operation Blue Roof, which temporarily repairs roofs at no cost to families. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Operation Blue Roof to Help Families Temporarily Repair Homes at No Cost
CFO Patronis: Florida Families Don’t Need Added Burdens
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on recommended measures for Hurricane Michael healthcare assistance from the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation.
“It has been one week since Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle and I have been on the ground hearing heartbreaking stories of families in need of help. As Chair of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, the board must waive premiums for the over 5,600 children in the Children’s’ Health Insurance Program and full pay enrollees in the storm affected areas. This could save lives and help these families rebuild after this catastrophic storm.
“Governor Scott fully supports this recommendation and I applaud his leadership in this effort. We must do everything we can to ensure that children impacted by Hurricane Michael have access to healthcare without more financial burden on their families.”
SR Technologies to Create 40 Jobs at New Headquarters in Broward County
SR Technologies, Inc. a division of SRT Group, announced today that it has selected Sunrise for its new headquarters. SRT will create 40 jobs and retain 161 positions. The company will also invest approximately $1 million in the local community. [Read more…] about SR Technologies to Create 40 Jobs at New Headquarters in Broward County
Statement by Greg Ungru, Marsy’s Law for Florida State Director, Regarding the Death of Dedicated Advocate Michael Liles
“The entire Marsy’s Law for Florida team mourns the loss of dedicated advocate and friend, Michael Liles of Jacksonville. A true champion for crime victims’ rights, Mike served as the executive director of the Jacksonville-based Justice Coalition following the 2017 murder of his beloved wife, Debbie Liles. He has been a steadfast ally for victims and their surviving family members throughout Florida and could always be counted on to stand up for those whose voices have been silenced. Our hearts are with Mike’s six children and grandchildren, as well as the many other friends who loved him. He will be dearly missed.”
