The University of Florida has launched the Thompson Institute for Earth Systems (TIES), an outreach-focused center that aims to advance public understanding of the most pressing environmental challenges in Florida and beyond. [Read more…] about UF launches new Earth systems institute to communicate environmental issues to Floridians
See Conservation Rocks at PSC Energy Awareness Month Event
DeSoto Trail Elementary School fourth graders will make Conservation Rock tomorrow at the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Awareness Month event.
PSC Executive Director Braulio Baez will share energy conservation tips with students, who will then paint conservation rocks to be placed throughout Tallahassee and Florida. The students’ art and conservation messages will rock Florida on Twitter and Facebook!
The Conservation Rocks event is scheduled for the following time and location:
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
9:30 a.m.
DeSoto Trail Elementary School
Cafeteria
5200 Tredington Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Public Power Utilities Impacted By Hurricane Michael Continue Power Restoration And Rebuilding Efforts
According to the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), approximately 16,500 north Florida public power utility customers remain without power following Hurricane Michael. Power restoration efforts continue day and night. Significant progress has been in the City of Tallahassee, which is 90 percent restored (approximately 10,000 customers are without power), and in the Town of Havana, 100 percent of customers who can accept power have been restored. [Read more…] about Public Power Utilities Impacted By Hurricane Michael Continue Power Restoration And Rebuilding Efforts
UNF’s Skinner-Jones Hall Obtains Certified LEED Silver Status
The University of North Florida’s Skinner-Jones Hall, located near the center of campus adjacent to J.J. Daniel Hall, has been certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver by the U. S. Green Building Council. [Read more…] about UNF’s Skinner-Jones Hall Obtains Certified LEED Silver Status
Kathleen Peters Endorses Blacklidge for Florida House
The three-term District 69 State Representative says Blacklidge is the
right choice for continued effective representation in Tallahassee.
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of State Representative Kathleen Peters. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running to succeed her in District 69 in the Florida House of Representatives, the seat Peters has held since 2012. [Read more…] about Kathleen Peters Endorses Blacklidge for Florida House
Actor Kelsey Grammer Advocates for Amendment 6 in New Marsy’s Law for Florida Statewide Ad Campaign
Five-time Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer shares the heartbreak his family faced after his father and sister were murdered in a new “Yes on Amendment 6” ad campaign running across Florida. [Read more…] about Actor Kelsey Grammer Advocates for Amendment 6 in New Marsy’s Law for Florida Statewide Ad Campaign
Princeton Review Names UNF ‘Best in the Southeast’ College
For the 10th consecutive year, the University of North Florida is one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company recommends UNF in its “Best in the Southeast” list for 2019. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names UNF ‘Best in the Southeast’ College
Gov. Scott & CFO Patronis: Consumers Must be Protected Following Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott today directed Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to take every action authorized pursuant to Executive Order 18-276 to provide additional protections to support recovery efforts in the areas of the state impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott & CFO Patronis: Consumers Must be Protected Following Hurricane Michael
Gov. Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Open Florida Governor’s Mansion as Shelter for Florida Highway Patrol Troopers
Governor Rick Scott today welcomed 50 Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers from around the state to the Florida Governor’s Mansion for dinner. Following dinner, 35 of the State Troopers will sleep over night prior to their deployment to the Gulf Coast tomorrow morning. The Mansion will be used as a law enforcement shelter for as long as necessary. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Open Florida Governor’s Mansion as Shelter for Florida Highway Patrol Troopers
Gov. Scott Offers Utility Companies Additional Push Crews to Aid in Power Restoration
Additional Large-Scale Power Restoration Expert Deployed to State EOC
Governor Rick Scott today offered each utility in Florida the additional federal push crews to augment the ability of power restoration workers to reach communities allowing them to restore power faster. Normally, power restoration workers remove downed trees and debris that is blocking their path when completing a power restoration mission. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Offers Utility Companies Additional Push Crews to Aid in Power Restoration
