The Florida (FDOT) is Department of Transportation starting a new Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) project designed to alert motorists of an alternate route available for motorists on SR 37 (Florida Avenue) when a train is crossing their path in downtown Lakeland. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory: Construction Begins on New Intelligent Rail Bypass System in Lakeland
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-13, formally suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson, effective immediately. Governor DeSantis has announced that Marcus Chambers, currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as her replacement. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools
Mast Statement On South Florida Water Management District
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement: [Read more…] about Mast Statement On South Florida Water Management District
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Groveland Four Pardon
During the year’s first meeting of the Florida Cabinet and Executive Clemency Board, the case of the Groveland Four was brought up for discussion, after which Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered a motion to grant a full pardon for all four men.
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Applauds Groveland Four Pardon
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday applauded the decision by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet to pardon the Groveland Four, and issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Applauds Groveland Four Pardon
Diverse Leaders, Groups Call for Continued Focus, Support for Areas, People Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Three months after landfall, residents still struggling with urgent recovery needs
Three months from the day Hurricane Michael devastated vast areas of Northwest Florida, REBUILD 850 co-chairs Allan Bense, Will Weatherford, and Gwen Graham today emphasized the importance for all Floridians to continue efforts to assist recovery in the hard-hit area. They announced the addition of former Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon as director of damage assessment, highlighting the urgency of the mission, for the all-volunteer initiative.
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Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Avenue) Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5-7 p.m. about the proposed improvements to U.S. 17/92 (Orlando Avenue) (Also known as State Road (S.R.) 15/S.R. 600) from south of Nottingham Street to south of Monroe Avenue. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Avenue) Improvements
Registration Now Open for Enterprise Florida-led Export Sales Mission to Vietnam
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead a delegation of small and mid-sized Florida businesses on an export sales mission to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam from May 31 – June 8, 2019. Registration to attend is now open.
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Fort Myers Woman Claims $2 Million POWERBALL® Prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Kathy Kern, 60, of Fort Myers, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL®drawing held on October 20, 2018. The winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Powerball.
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver a Message on Holding Government Officials Accountable
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a statement on holding government officials accountable in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, January 11, 2019.
All interested media are welcome to attend
Event Details:
WHAT: Statement on Holding Government Officials Accountable
WHO: Governor Ron DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Attorney General Ashley Moody
WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Arrival time: 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ron Cochran Public Safety Complex Courtyard
2601 West Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Major Dave Holmes (954) 868-1939