Florida News Straight From the Source
Motorists are advised of weekend detours at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and U.S. 17/92 (Woodland Boulevard) in DeLand beginning around 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, weather permitting. [Read more…] about Weekend Detours at Plymouth Avenue and Woodland Boulevard in DeLand
Florida’s largest newspaper endorsed U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for re-election today, while slamming Nelson’s GOP opponent Rick Scott as someone who “cannot be counted on to stand up for Floridians.” [Read more…] about Florida’s largest newspaper endorses Nelson, slams Scott for failures as governor
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson today announced Maurice Edington, Ph.D., will serve as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. His appointment, which culminates a nationwide search, is effective Monday, October 8. [Read more…] about Accomplished FAMU Vice President and Founding Dean Maurice Edington Promoted to Provost
Attorney General Pam Bondi today launched a tip site for people to report allegations of past child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Florida. The tip site is part of Attorney General Bondi’s ongoing investigation into all seven Catholic dioceses in the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting with the statewide investigation. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Launches Tip Site to Report Allegations of Past Child Sex Abuse by Catholic Priests in Florida
The Florida Lottery announces that Melissa Eager, 48, of Chiefland, claimed a $1 million prize in the new $20 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 Chiefland woman claims $1 million prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
Democratic Nominee for Attorney General, Sean Shaw joined community members protesting outside of DeSantis’ event at the Italian Club. Just like Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody backs removing protections for pre-existing conditions and supports Pam Bondi and Donald Trump’s lawsuit that would take away health care from millions of Floridians. [Read more…] about Attorney General Nominee Sean Shaw Joins Community Members to Stand Against Ashley Moody and Ron DeSantis’ Attacks on Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
By a vote of 98 – 1, Congress today passed bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic.
Following is a list of the provisions U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) sponsored that were included in the sweeping bill approved by the Senate: [Read more…] about Nelson priorities authorized in sweeping opioid legislation
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will honor the generosity of longtime supporters Bernard and Shirley Kinsey along with the FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA) J.R.E. Lee Chapter of Jacksonville on Thursday, October 4, during the University’s Annual Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. [Read more…] about FAMU Honors ‘Keepers of the Dream’ During Homecoming Week
Cell phone spoofing is a massive problem that costs Florida families. Due to the out-of-control growth of cell phone spoofing and despite legislative efforts to ban it, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced he will work to deepen penalties for these scam artists and directs his office to begin investigating those who break this law. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Will Lead Charge for Severe Penalties, Criminal Investigations to End Cell Phone Spoofing in Florida
