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Following the success of the Florida Virtual Campus’ Open Educational Resources Summit (OER Summit) last February, FLVC is excited to announce the next OER Summit for Feb. 27 – 28, 2019, at the Sheraton Orlando North in Orlando, FL. The Summit is designed for attendees to learn how to identify, modify, and design OER, with the goal of implementation at their college or university. [Read more…] about FLVC to Tackle High Textbook Costs During OER Summit
The majority of the 12 counties in the Second- and Fourteenth Judicial Circuits were heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael last week. These counties continue to deal with many issues, including efforts to restore power. As a result, many of the clerks’ offices in these counties are currently in recovery mode and are not open; however, plans are underway for all offices to open by next week. [Read more…] about Clerks’ and Comptrollers’ Offices Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott has been in constant communication with local officials and emergency management in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Calhoun County
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will begin a hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2018 on Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) request to charge FPL rates to former City of Vero Beach customers and for approval of its proposed accounting treatment for the purchase of the Vero Beach electric utility. [Read more…] about PSC Hearing on FPL/Vero Beach Accounting Issues begins Thursday
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 everything they need. Governor Scott has surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael in Bay, Gadsden, Washington, Liberty, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Wakulla, Franklin and Jackson counties. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael Response
Governor Scott thanked Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal for their action to authorize pharmacies in their states to offer prescription refills to those that have been impacted and displaced by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Alabama, Georgia Offer Prescription Medication Refills for Families Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida has been awarded federal National Dislocated Worker Grants to provide temporary employment to Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael. The federal National Dislocated Worker Grant, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), provides disaster relief employment in the form of temporary jobs that support storm response and recovery efforts. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Disaster Relief Employment Available to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Michael
DeSoto Trail Elementary School fourth graders made Conservation Rock at the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Awareness Month event today in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Conservation Rocks! at PSC Energy Awareness Month Event
The Florida Lottery announces that Rebecca Adams, 22, of Destin, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $715,000.00. [Read more…] about Destin woman claims $1 million prize in the $5 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
Governor Rick Scott today laid out his expectations for telecommunications companies that are experiencing prolonged service outages in the areas impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Telecommunications Companies Should Treat Floridians Fairly
