The Florida Lottery announces that Judy Ware, 52, of Tallahassee, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She purchased her winning ticket from TLSE Petro 5, located at 380 West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tallahassee Woman Claims $500,000 Top Prize From The EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off Game
Public Meeting for the North Lake Trail Phase 3 and Black Bear Trail
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting regarding the North Lake Trail Phase 3 and Black Bear Trail Corridor Planning Studies on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Astor Community Association located at 24148 Ann Street in Astor.
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Mary Barzee Flores Joins Fried Administration as Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are proud to announce the administration’s continued growth with the appointment of Mary Barzee Flores. [Read more…] about Mary Barzee Flores Joins Fried Administration as Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m. about 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. The meeting will be held at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 West New England Ave. in Winter Park.
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Flagler Youth Ministry Program Receives $1 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
Flagler College’s Youth Ministry program has received a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to begin a new program called “The Missing Voices Project” that will look for new ways to reach young people who are on the margins of society, culture and even the church.
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Attorney General Moody Expresses Condolences for Florida’s First Solicitor General
Attorney General Ashley Moody expresses condolences for the first Solicitor General for the State of Florida, Tom Warner, who passed away on Jan. 11, 2019. Attorney General Bob Butterworth requested the creation of the Solicitor General position in 1999 to serve within the Office of the Attorney General.
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Luck was sworn in by recently appointed Justice Barbara Lagoa. Justice Luck was surrounded by family and friends during the announcement at Scheck Hillel Community School.
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Discount Stores’ Tobacco Sales Tied to More Women Smoking While Pregnant, UF Health Study Finds
Tobacco sales at two national dollar-store chains may have negatively impacted the smoking rate among pregnant women in the Southeast United States, University of Florida Health researchers have found. [Read more…] about Discount Stores’ Tobacco Sales Tied to More Women Smoking While Pregnant, UF Health Study Finds
Dan Daley Announces Endorsement from State Representative Jared Moskowitz
Dan Daley, Democrat for State House District 97 (Northwest Broward County), is pleased to announce the endorsement of State Representative Jared Moskowitz. State Representative Moskowitz currently represents District 97 and was recently appointed by Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis to become Florida’s next Director for the Department of Emergency Management. [Read more…] about Dan Daley Announces Endorsement from State Representative Jared Moskowitz
CFO Jimmy Patronis Calls on Florida Triumph to Aid in Hurricane Michael Recovery
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., prior to their board meeting this afternoon regarding Hurricane Michael recovery efforts in the Florida Panhandle.
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