The Florida Lottery announces that Ternesha Knight, 41, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $745,000.00. [Read more…] about Tallahassee woman claims $1 million playing the $20 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting August 30, 2018
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, August 30, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. at the MetroPlan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting August 30, 2018
FDLE arrests Hillsborough County man on dozens of child pornography counts
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Michael Elder, 40, of 1009 West US Highway 92, Seffner, Florida, for 50 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Hillsborough County man on dozens of child pornography counts
Florida PSC Reduces TECO Customer Bills
Tampa Electric Company’s (TECO) monthly residential customer bills will be reduced by $6.50 per 1,000 kWh due to the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) approval today on savings from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Reduces TECO Customer Bills
UNF Counseling Center Granted International Counseling Services Accreditation
University Sees Increase in Students Seeking Campus Mental Health Services
More and more college students are requiring mental health services and the University of North Florida is answering the call. The UNF Counseling Center has just been reaccredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), Inc., a Virginia-based organization of the United States, Canadian and Australian counseling agencies. [Read more…] about UNF Counseling Center Granted International Counseling Services Accreditation
Florida Poly welcomes back students in its most internationally diverse year

Florida Polytechnic University is now home to students from 24 countries and five continents, making this year its most diverse international student body to date. They are part of around 400 students joining Florida Poly in this new academic year, looking to become part of the next generation of high-tech leaders. [Read more…] about Florida Poly welcomes back students in its most internationally diverse year
RoadWatch Advisory for US 41 at Sumter Boulevard in Sarasota County
SARASOTA COUNTY
US 41 from Salford Boulevard to Sumter Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are widening US 41 from Salford Boulevard to Sumter Boulevard to a six-lane highway; resurfacing the roadway; improving drainage; constructing sidewalk, and installing highway lighting. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for US 41 at Sumter Boulevard in Sarasota County
Amendment 8 Struck From November Ballot
The League of Women Voters of Florida has released the following statement in response to the court’s decision to strike Amendment 8 from the November ballot on Monday: [Read more…] about Amendment 8 Struck From November Ballot
Vann Gets Lake City Reporter Endorsement
The paper says Marc Vann is “a dedicated public servant
and has a track record of standing up for taxpayers.”
In case you missed it, the Lake City Reporter has endorsed Marc Vann for the Florida House of Representatives. Vann is seeking the District 10 seat, currently held by Elizabeth Porter, who faces term limits this year. Porter endorsed Vann for the seat in January. [Read more…] about Vann Gets Lake City Reporter Endorsement
Law enforcement leaders graduate from 42nd Florida Leadership Academy
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation today of 40 first-line supervisors from the Florida Leadership Academy. These graduates serve in leadership roles representing 29 criminal justice agencies throughout the state. [Read more…] about Law enforcement leaders graduate from 42nd Florida Leadership Academy