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Statement by President Negron Regarding Senator Dorothy Hukill

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Florida Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) today released the following statement regarding the Senator Dorothy Hukill.

“Today, I share with you the news Senator Hukill is again facing serious health issues. Senator Hukill is a tireless, passionate and selfless advocate for her constituents. Even in her times of greatest medical challenge, she has remained steadfast in representing her community. On behalf of the Senate, I offer our thoughts and prayers to her and her family in this difficult time.”

Florida’s Community Health Centers Combat Childhood Obesity with Launch of MEND Program

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Program Expands During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

A new health initiative to combat childhood obesity in Miami-Dade launched this week. MEND 7-13 — Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! — is a new program designed to combat childhood obesity among children age 7-13 by educating families on the importance of proper nutrition. [Read more…] about Florida’s Community Health Centers Combat Childhood Obesity with Launch of MEND Program

Internationally Known Attorney, Activist and Public Speaker to Speak at UT Oct. 18

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Paul Prestia, a renowned New York City criminal and civil rights lawyer, and advocate for changes to criminal justice legislation, will speak at The University of Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the Music Room in Plant Hall. [Read more…] about Internationally Known Attorney, Activist and Public Speaker to Speak at UT Oct. 18

Interim Improvements at the Intersection of SR 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be constructing an interim improvement at the intersection of SR 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/ Pope Road with a continued focus on safety. [Read more…] about Interim Improvements at the Intersection of SR 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County

Gov. Scott: Pinellas and Lee Counties to Receive Another $3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup

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Governor Rick Scott announced that Pinellas County will receive another $2 million, and Lee County has received an additional $1.1 million, in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support efforts to mitigate the impacts of red tide. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Pinellas and Lee Counties to Receive Another $3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Department Delivers Thousands of Pounds of Food to Hurricane Florence Victims

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Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has delivered thousands of servings of food to Hurricane Florence victims in North Carolina. The department coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ready and deliver USDA Foods to disaster relief sites and shelters. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Department Delivers Thousands of Pounds of Food to Hurricane Florence Victims

Gov. Scott: Publix to Create 700 New Jobs by Expanding Lakeland Corporate Office

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Governor Rick Scott and Publix CEO & President Todd Jones announced today that Publix will expand its headquarters in Lakeland and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027. Since construction on Publix’s current corporate office was announced in 2001, Publix has entered three additional states, more than doubled its annual sales, opened more than 500 new stores and added about 70,000 associates. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Publix to Create 700 New Jobs by Expanding Lakeland Corporate Office