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On Tuesday, January 22nd, The Florida Sherriff’s Association will present The Dispatcher of the Year Award to Jeff Andress of the Alachua County Sherriff’s Department at the Winter Sherriff’s Meeting in Miramar Beach. [Read more…] about Florida Sheriff’s Association Name Dispatcher of the Year
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-19, suspending Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher, effective immediately. The order follows the recommendation of Secretary of State Michael Ertel to remove Bucher from office. The Governor also issued Executive Order Executive order 19-18, officially acknowledging the resignation of former Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes, effective January 4, 2019, formally terminating her duties.
Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities.
[Read more…] about Palm Beach County Traffic Report January 18 through January 25, 2019
The University of Florida and UF Health have received a $20 million gift from the Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation that will be used to establish the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, an institute focused on advancing research, technological innovation and clinical care for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, ALS, dystonia and concussions. [Read more…] about University of Florida and UF Health Announce $20 Million Gift from the Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation
Tallahassee’s third annual March for Women’s Rights is Saturday, January 19th. This year’s march aims to highlight the challenges and triumphs of women and get them to commit to action. Sister marches will take place across Florida and the U.S. [Read more…] about Third Annual Women’s March on Tallahassee
Today, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced important personnel policy revisions for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Announces Policies Protecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s unemployment rate remained at a low 3.3 percent and was down 0.6 percentage point for 2018. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Unemployment Rate Remains Low
Motorists are advised of a detour on Silkwood Court at U.S. 17/92 beginning around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. Crews anticipate removing the detour by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan 21.
[Read more…] about Detour on Silkwood Court at U.S. 17/92 in Sanford
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety improvements on State Road (S.R.) 551 (Goldenrod Road). The hearing will be held at the Orlando Wesleyan Church. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for S.R. 551 (Goldenrod Road) Resurfacing and Safety Improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement and hold a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, January 18th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in West Palm Beach
