For the 22nd consecutive year, The University of Tampa has set another enrollment record. This year’s total enrollment — including graduates and undergraduates — is 9,304 — up 4 percent from last year’s total of 8,913. This year’s total enrollment is quadruple the University’s enrollment of two decades ago. [Read more…] about The University of Tampa Sets Another Enrollment Record
Puerto Rico’s governor endorses Nelson
Rosselló calls Nelson a “great champion” of Puerto Rico
The latest sign that Florida’s U.S. Senate race is shifting in Sen. Bill Nelson’s direction came today when Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced in Orlando his endorsement of Nelson’s campaign for re-election to the Senate. [Read more…] about Puerto Rico’s governor endorses Nelson
Gov. Scott Attends Anti-Human Trafficking Summit
Governor Rick Scott today spoke at the sixth annual Anti-Human Trafficking Summit in Orlando. Governor Scott highlighted $6.2 million in new funding in this year’s budget to provide services for victims of human trafficking, as well as the seven pieces of legislation he has signed since 2012 which help fight this horrific crime by establishing harsher penalties for human traffickers and providing enhanced services for survivors. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Attends Anti-Human Trafficking Summit
CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the day Senate Bill 376, mental health benefits for first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), goes into effect. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
FDLE arrests suspects for grand theft, conspiracy
FDLE agents have requested warrants for the arrest of Roland Hartridge Lee, 38, formerly of 32451 Eaglewoods Trail, Sanford, and Juan Jose Sapeg, 37, formerly of 9906 River Crest Court, Orlando, on grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft. The charges stem from stolen goods at more than 30 Home Depot stores. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests suspects for grand theft, conspiracy
League & Partners to Hold Press Call on Amendment 5
Please join LWV of Florida and other partner organizations for a press call at 11:30am ET on Tuesday, Oct. 2 to discuss Amendment 5. The speakers will discuss the disastrous effects that passage of Amendment 5 would have on Florida’s education system before taking questions from the media. [Read more…] about League & Partners to Hold Press Call on Amendment 5
RoadWatch Advisory for SR 64 at Greyhawk Boulevard in Manatee County
SR 64 at Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are constructing an interim improvement at the intersection of SR 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road with a continued focus on safety. The interim improvement consists of temporarily closing the left turn from westbound SR 64 onto Pope Road. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, Inc.
On Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2, during daytime and nighttime hours, motorists should expect the inside eastbound and westbound lanes closed at the intersection. Motorists should also expect the eastbound to northbound left-turn closed during the work on this project. Drivers should use caution while crews work in the intersection.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $215,000 for Consumers in September
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered over $215,000 for Florida consumers during the month of September. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $215,000 for Consumers in September
More than half a billion up for grabs this week from America’s dueling jackpots
Current multi-state Jackpot series has generated more than 31 million for education
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 $596 million. On Friday, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rolled to $367 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $229 million after Saturday night’s draw. [Read more…] about More than half a billion up for grabs this week from America’s dueling jackpots
Daytona State’s library offers online research guide for mid-term elections
The Daytona State College Library has developed an Election 2018 Research Guide that allows users to keep track of political news, issues, candidates and activities leading up to state and national mid-term elections in November. [Read more…] about Daytona State’s library offers online research guide for mid-term elections
