Florida Gubernatorial Candidate campaign spend during the month of July (up to the 15th) reached $15.6 million. Out the of expenditures, 92% was spent on advertising. Following ad dollars, the second highest spend category was consulting.
Snapper Season 2018 Dates Announced
Snapper Season 2018
Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) announces the dates for a limited opening of recreational and commercial red snapper seasons in South Atlantic federal waters. This season is a result of the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Amendment 43, which authorized a 2018 red snapper season after a recent study showed an increase in the red snapper population. [Read more…] about Snapper Season 2018 Dates Announced
U.S. Sen Bill Nelson’s Call to Action
140 Members of Congress Call on the Trump Administration
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and more than 140 other members of Congress called on the Trump administration to immediately end its “morally reprehensible” policy of charging detained migrant parents who have been separated from their children as much as eight dollars per minute to speak to their child by phone. [Read more…] about U.S. Sen Bill Nelson’s Call to Action
Live Oak Man Celebrates Birthday with a $2 Million Top Prize
Win From the New Monopoly Jackpot Scratch-off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Koslo Ford, of Live Oak, claimed the first of eight $2 million top prizes from the new $10 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, one day after celebrating his 51st birthday. [Read more…] about Live Oak Man Celebrates Birthday with a $2 Million Top Prize
Gov. Scott: DEP Launches Grant Program to Help Local Governments Clean Up Algal Blooms
Clean Florida Waterways Affected by Algal Blooms
Following Governor Rick Scott issuing Executive Order 18-191, declaring a state of emergency in response to impacts from federal water releases, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today launched a $3 million grant program to help local governments clean up waterways affected by harmful algal blooms caused by federal discharges from Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DEP Launches Grant Program to Help Local Governments Clean Up Algal Blooms
West Palm Beach ABC Affiliate hosting Florida Democratic Primary Debate
Democratic Primary Debate in West Palm Beach
The Florida Press Association and WPBF 25 News will present “The Race for Governor” — The Democratic Primary Debate, live on Thursday, August 2nd from 7-8 p.m. [Read more…] about West Palm Beach ABC Affiliate hosting Florida Democratic Primary Debate
Senator Lori Berman Attending Clean Energy Legislative Academy for Florida’s Future
Preparing for Florida’s Energy Future
Despite significant advances in technology and lowered costs, along with an abundant source of year-round sunshine, Florida continues to lag behind states such as New Jersey in the move to clean, renewable energy like solar power. Additionally, issues surrounding climate change and sea level rise pose a significant threat to Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman Attending Clean Energy Legislative Academy for Florida’s Future
State Senator Linda Stewart Press Conference
State Senator Linda Stewart Press Conference
At the site in her district of one of the worst mass shootings in our nation’s history, state Senator Linda Stewart on Tuesday will hold a press conference to address Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s concealed carry license failure, and why independent scrutiny of not only the ineligible licenses, but his deceptive investigative report on the breakdown is so important to the safety of civilians and law enforcement alike. [Read more…] about State Senator Linda Stewart Press Conference
America’s Dueling Jackpots Rise to Nearly $700 Million
Current multi-state Jackpot series has generated more than 30 million to education
Players have a chance to win big this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, have continued to climb, reaching a combined total of $659 million. On Monday morning, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rose to $512 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $147 million after Saturday night’s draw. [Read more…] about America’s Dueling Jackpots Rise to Nearly $700 Million
Florida Voters urged to check their registration
An Online Checkup Could Prevent Trouble on Election Day
Florida voters only have a few more days to make sure they’re ready to vote in the August 28th primary. July 30th is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter registration. The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) is urging all voters to do an advance checkup to ensure all their information is accurate.
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