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Neil Combee Campaign Announces Endorsement of Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow

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Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow has announced his endorsement of Neil Combee for Congress.

Former Sheriff Crow says, “I’ve known and worked with the Combee family for decades having served with Neil’s father in the Lakeland Police force. I can say without a doubt, Neil Combee has the honesty and integrity to represent the values of the hard working people of this Congressional district. As a former Sheriff I trust Neil Combee to uphold the Constitution, respect our sworn law enforcement officers and keep the United States a place where the rule of law matters.” [Read more…] about Neil Combee Campaign Announces Endorsement of Former Polk County Sheriff Lawrence Crow

U.S. 192 at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road Intersection Improvements Public Workshop

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public workshop for the intersection improvement project at State Road (S.R.) 500 (U.S. 192) at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road. The proposed improvements include milling and resurfacing, replacing existing mast arms, upgrading signing and pavements markings, upgrading pedestrian features to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and drainage and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements. Please see the attached flier. [Read more…] about U.S. 192 at Hollywood Boulevard/Evans Road Intersection Improvements Public Workshop

Start your summer vacation right with $20,000 from the Florida Lottery

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Enter the Limited-time $400,000 Super GROUPER® Promotion Now

The Florida Lottery announces the launch of the $400,000 Super GROUPER® Promotion. Now through Monday, August 6, each free LUCKY MONEY™ ticket from every GROUPER purchase can be entered to win second chance prizes from $1,000 to $20,000. The nine-week promotion will award 96 second chance prizes totaling $400,000. [Read more…] about Start your summer vacation right with $20,000 from the Florida Lottery

Florida Public Power Lineworkers to be Honored at June Florida Cabinet Meeting

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MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: Lineworkers from public power communities across the state

WHAT: Florida public power lineworkers will be recognized at the June 2018 Florida Cabinet meeting for their outstanding service to the state and their stellar performance in state and national competitions that showcase their skills and craft. A resolution honoring the state’s public power lineworkers will be presented by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Lineworkers to be Honored at June Florida Cabinet Meeting

Lee Road lane closure at Edison Avenue in Orlando

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Near Edgewater Drive

Drivers this week will encounter a lane closure on eastbound Lee Road. This is occurring at Edison Avenue, just to the west of Edgewater Drive. The closure affects the right lane/outside lane. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is working to fix a drainage pipe and a storm water inlet that are experiencing some settling. [Read more…] about Lee Road lane closure at Edison Avenue in Orlando

Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, June 8, 2018

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Gov. Scott Appoints Jill Danigel to Southeast Volusia Hospital District

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jill Danigel to the Southeast Volusia Hospital District.

Jill Danigel, 53, of Edgewater, is the former captain of the Edgewater Fire Department. She succeeds Ferdinand Heeb and is appointed for a term beginning June 8, 2018, and ending March 21, 2022.

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League Condemns Lack of Background Check Oversight

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For more than a year, the state of Florida failed to conduct national background checks on tens of thousands of applications for concealed weapons permits because an employee could not log into the FBI crime database, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

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Statement from Adam Putnam on concealed weapon licensing story

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Please see the following statement from Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam in response to today’s Tampa Bay Times article on the concealed weapon licensing program:

“To be clear, a criminal background investigation was completed on every single application. Upon discovery of this former employee’s negligence in not conducting the further review required on 365 applications, we immediately completed full background checks on those 365 applications, which resulted in 291 revocations. The former employee was both deceitful and negligent, and we immediately launched an investigation and implemented safeguards to ensure this never happens again.”

I-4 Under Maitland Boulevard Closing Nightly June 11-14

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The Florida Department of Transportation is closing Interstate 4 (I-4) under Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) for multiple nights from Monday, June 11 through Thursday, June 14. The closures are necessary to place girders for a new eastbound Maitland Boulevard bridge over I-4.

Eastbound I-4 under Maitland Boulevard closes at 12 a.m. through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12. All motorists traveling I-4 eastbound toward Maitland Boulevard will exit to westbound Lee Road (State Road 423) at Exit 88. Drivers will turn right onto Edgewater Drive then right onto northbound Forest City Road/ State Road 434. Motorists can then turn right onto State Road 436 to then re-enter eastbound I-4. The eastbound I-4 exit ramps to eastbound and westbound Maitland Boulevard (Exits 90A and 90B) will also close at 10 p.m. on June 10-11 and reopen at 5 a.m. the following mornings to accommodate the closure. The eastbound I-4 entrance ramp from Lee Road closes at 12 a.m. through 5 a.m. on June 11-12 as well. A handout illustrating the eastbound I-4 detour is available online to view or download at: fdot.tips/ebi4sr414.

Westbound I-4 under Maitland Boulevard is closing nightly at 12 a.m. though 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14. All motorists traveling I-4 westbound toward Maitland Boulevard will exit to State Road 436 at Exit 92. Drivers will detour south on State Road 434 to Maitland Boulevard to re-enter westbound I-4. The westbound I-4 on ramp from State Road 436 and westbound exits to Maitland Boulevard (Exit 90A and 90B) will also close at the same time to accommodate the closure. A handout illustrating the detour is available online to view or download at: fdot.tips/wbi4sr414.

Law enforcement officers will be present along detour routes to facilitate traffic flow.

Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.

The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 (I-4) from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire roadway.