In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is joining Commissions across the country to encourage a “Day of Utility Service” on Monday, January 21. [Read more…] about PSC Observes Dr. King Holiday as a National Day of Utility Service
ICYMI: Senator Gary Farmer Files Legislation to Authorize Smokable Medical Marijuana
Yesterday, Senator Gary Farmer (D-Fort Lauderdale) filed SB 372 authorizing smokable medical marijuana in order to bring Florida into compliance with a judge’s ruling that the Legislature’s implementing bill violated the intent of Amendment 2, which was overwhelmingly passed by more than 70% of voters in 2016. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Senator Gary Farmer Files Legislation to Authorize Smokable Medical Marijuana
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting January 31, 2019
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, Jan. 31 beginning at 10 a.m. at the MetroPlan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting January 31, 2019
ICYMI: Reps. Mast, Gabbard Continue Fight For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to evaluate the exposure of U.S. service members and veterans to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Reps. Mast, Gabbard Continue Fight For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
NATO Grant Fuels Florida Poly Research Aimed at Better Radiation Detection at Nuclear Sites
A group of Florida Polytechnic University students and faculty are working on research funded by a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) grant aimed at streamlining the manufacturing and efficiency of handheld radiation detectors, which could be used at nuclear sites as well as for border patrol. [Read more…] about NATO Grant Fuels Florida Poly Research Aimed at Better Radiation Detection at Nuclear Sites
Clewiston Man Claims $5 Million Top Prize Playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Anthony Roach, 31, of Clewiston, claimed a $5 million top prize in the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Clewiston Man Claims $5 Million Top Prize Playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off Game
ICYMI: FDLE Agents Arrest Former Public Defender Employee on Grand Theft
FDLE agents yesterday arrested Cindy Jane Nigh, 61, of 480 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona, on grand theft. [Read more…] about ICYMI: FDLE Agents Arrest Former Public Defender Employee on Grand Theft
ICYMI: Child Pornography Victim Recruited While Playing Fortnite
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution yesterday announced the arrest of a man accused of offenses related to unlawful sex with a minor including 22 counts of child pornography. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Child Pornography Victim Recruited While Playing Fortnite
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on State’s Lack of Action on Smokeable Medical Marijuana
Following news on the lack of resolution to the ongoing smokeable medical marijuana lawsuit and the Governor’s call on legislative leadership to take action to remedy the situation, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following:
District One Northern Counties Roadwatch Report #3 for Week of January 20, 2019
This weekly report is prepared by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects. [Read more…] about District One Northern Counties Roadwatch Report #3 for Week of January 20, 2019
