As the new school year begins, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directed his Division of Unclaimed Property to work with Florida’s schools and school districts to reunite unclaimed property held for public and private K-12 schools, school boards, and districts in the state. This new “Back to School” unclaimed property initiative includes more than 4,600 unclaimed property accounts for schools and school entities. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Unclaimed Property for Florida Schools
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Unveils New Website
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the unveiling of its new website, flofr.com. [Read more…] about Florida Office of Financial Regulation Unveils New Website
Florida Department of Education Thanks Local Leaders During Back to School Visits
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart, Chancellor of K-12 Public Schools Hershel Lyons, Executive Vice Chancellor Jacob Oliva and Safe Schools Director Damien Kelly have been visiting schools throughout Florida and thanking local leaders for their hard work and dedication to ensuring Florida students are safe. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Thanks Local Leaders During Back to School Visits
Lady Lake man claims first top prize in the new EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Hernandez Hernandez, 35, of Lady Lake, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Lady Lake Chevron Quick Mart, located at 201 North Highway 27 & 441 in Lady Lake. [Read more…] about Lady Lake man claims first top prize in the new EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game
Governor Scott Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Blue-Green Algae and Red Tide
Governor Rick Scott has directed the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to activate the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses who continue to be affected by the Lake Okeechobee algal bloom and impacts from naturally occurring red tide. The bridge loan program, managed by DEO, provides short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses experiencing physical or economic loss. [Read more…] about Governor Scott Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Blue-Green Algae and Red Tide
Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award
During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO, David Mica, Jr., today awarded Sam Rogers with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award
Flagler Hospital Partners with Flagler College on Smoke and Tobacco-Free Initiative
Flagler College is pleased to announce its partnership with Flagler Hospital as the college implements its new smoke and tobacco-free policy which went into effect on the college’s campus August 1. On Monday, Flagler Hospital President and CEO Jason Barrett presented a $10,000 check to Flagler College President Dr. Joseph Joyner. [Read more…] about Flagler Hospital Partners with Flagler College on Smoke and Tobacco-Free Initiative
Malabar man claims $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Joseph Kelly, 66, of Malabar, claimed a $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Malabar man claims $1 million prize in the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
Governor and Cabinet Recognize Florida Forest Service Employee as Natural Resource Manager of the Year
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam, his fellow Cabinet members and Governor Scott today presented Keith Mousel of the Florida Forest Service with the Resource Manager of the Year award for his outstanding leadership and dedication to protecting Florida’s natural resources. Since 1988, Mousel has worked diligently to conserve native state lands with prescribed fire, to improve recreational activities in state forests, and to maintain natural habitats by controlling invasive species. [Read more…] about Governor and Cabinet Recognize Florida Forest Service Employee as Natural Resource Manager of the Year
Gov. Scott Recognizes Florida Veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit
During a Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott today recognized Florida veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Florida Veteran Fred Taylor with the Governor’s Medal of Merit
