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SunRail’s Southern Expansion is Connecting Communities

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Tupperware Station Community Train Tour Event this Saturday

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., as the SunRail train tour pulls in to the Tupperware Station located at 3205 Orange Ave., Kissimmee. It’s expected to be a big draw. The last open house at the Poinciana Station in May drew an estimated 2,500 people. New service is scheduled to open later this summer, and the train tours provide prospective riders with a taste of what SunRail offers, including information about its 17-mile southern expansion. Connectivity information is also available as LYNX representatives are attending as well. [Read more…] about SunRail’s Southern Expansion is Connecting Communities

PSC to Consider Report on Electric Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Restoration Actions

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The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will consider a draft report on Electric Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Restoration Actions at its Internal Affairs meeting on Tuesday, June 19.  Following months of data analysis, including a two-day workshop, the draft report identifies potential areas for further reducing outages and restoration times. [Read more…] about PSC to Consider Report on Electric Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Restoration Actions

Public Hearing on Widening U.S. 17/92 from north of Lake Mary Boulevard to north of Airport Boulevard in Seminole County

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on proposed improvements along State Road (S.R.) 15/600 (U.S. 17/92) from north of Lake Mary Boulevard to north of Airport Boulevard, which includes intersection improvements at Airport Boulevard. The hearing will be on Tuesday, June 19, at the Seminole County Public Safety Administration Building from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a public comment period following a presentation. [Read more…] about Public Hearing on Widening U.S. 17/92 from north of Lake Mary Boulevard to north of Airport Boulevard in Seminole County

Rutherford announces $32 million federal investment in JAXPORT

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Funding will be used to continue Jacksonville Harbor Deepening project

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) today was awarded $32.389 million in federal funding to continue its deep draft navigation project. This comes in addition to the $17.5 million that JAXPORT received for the project last year, representing a substantial federal investment in growing commerce and trade in Northeast Florida. [Read more…] about Rutherford announces $32 million federal investment in JAXPORT

Neil Combee Campaign Announces Endorsement of Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow

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Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow has announced his endorsement of Neil Combee for Congress.

Former Sheriff Crow says, “I’ve known and worked with the Combee family for decades having served with Neil’s father in the Lakeland Police force. I can say without a doubt, Neil Combee has the honesty and integrity to represent the values of the hard working people of this Congressional district. As a former Sheriff I trust Neil Combee to uphold the Constitution, respect our sworn law enforcement officers and keep the United States a place where the rule of law matters.” [Read more…] about Neil Combee Campaign Announces Endorsement of Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow

U.S. 192 at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road Intersection Improvements Public Workshop

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public workshop for the intersection improvement project at State Road (S.R.) 500 (U.S. 192) at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road. The proposed improvements include milling and resurfacing, replacing existing mast arms, upgrading signing and pavements markings, upgrading pedestrian features to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and drainage and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements. Please see the attached flier. [Read more…] about U.S. 192 at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road Intersection Improvements Public Workshop