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OFR Issues Administrative Complaint Against Riverside Chevrolet

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The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that an administrative complaint has been filed against Riverside Chevrolet, LLC d/b/a Riverside Chevrolet for violations of Chapter 520, Florida Statutes. The agency is seeking a revocation of licensure and an administrative fine.

Division of Consumer Finance Director Gregory Oaks said, “This examination is ongoing. Consumers who suspect questionable business practices are encouraged to file a complaint with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation online at flofr.com or by calling (850) 487-9687.”

The agency’s administrative complaint alleges that Riverside Chevrolet failed to pay off liens on vehicles which were traded in, in violation of the retail installment contracts, and then resold trade-in vehicles, despite not having legal title to sell the vehicles.

Gov. Scott to Highlight Job Creation at Grand Opening of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Facility

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 8th, Governor Rick Scott will attend the grand opening ceremony for the new VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Facility. The new hangar will create 400 jobs. Since December 2010, Florida’s hardworking businesses have created more than 1.5 million jobs.

WHAT: Grand Opening Ceremony
WHEN: 11:00 AM
WHERE: VT MAE
2701 Langley Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504

Enterprise Florida Trade Seminars Give Small Businesses Insight to German Markets

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Enterprise Florida (EFI) recently presented a series of trade seminars across the state to help Florida small and medium-sized businesses learn about doing business in Germany and German markets. The week-long event, held May 13-17, included 15 meetings and seminars in 8 cities.

Enterprise Florida senior vice president of international trade and development, Manny Mencia said, “These types of seminars allow us to reach companies around the state and help them learn about potential new markets. Germany is a top 10 total merchandise trade partner for the state and businesses there provide tremendous opportunities for companies in Florida. We’re continuously working to help companies here grow through trade in markets like Germany.”

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S.R. 44 Detour at Woodland Boulevard in DeLand

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Motorists are advised of planned detours along State Road (S.R.) 44 near Woodland Boulevard from about 6 p.m. Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10. Woodland Boulevard will remain open. Access to businesses and residences between Amelia Avenue and Woodland Boulevard, and between Clara Avenue and Woodland Boulevard will be maintained.

The closure is needed for concrete repairs on S.R. 44 on both sides of Woodland Boulevard. The work is weather permitting. During the closure, S.R. 44 traffic will be detoured around the work zone using Clara, Amelia, Rich and Howry avenues. Please see attached map.

The closures are part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to repair and replace sections of concrete roadway along S.R. 44 between Boundary and Hill avenues. An additional detour is expected near Alabama Avenue later in the month.

Electronic message boards will be used to alert motorists to lane closures and detours, and updates will be available on the FDOT’s Central Florida website, CFLRoads.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].

FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.

Gov. Scott: 40-Day Red Snapper Season Starts on Monday

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With Florida’s red snapper season beginning this Monday, June 11, Governor Rick Scott encourages Floridians and visitors to take full advantage. Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World and recreational saltwater fishing contributes $8 billion annually to Florida’s economy. Fishing is just one of Florida’s incredible natural treasures. Florida’s fishing, like the state’s world-renowned beaches, attract millions of visitors to the Sunshine State every year and led to Governor Scott announcing this week that Florida experienced the highest quarter ever for tourism with more than 33 million visiting the state in the first quarter of 2018. Also, last week, Governor Scott announced that this Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, are license-free freshwater fishing days in Florida.

Governor Scott said, “Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World and now is the perfect time to get outdoors and go fishing. I am proud that Florida’s world-class fishing continues to attract visitors from around the world, fueling our incredible tourism industry which supports more than 1.4 million jobs across our state. I encourage all Florida families and visitors to spend time with their loved ones this weekend enjoying Florida’s beautiful outdoors and head out for red snapper next week.”

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Bo Rivard said, “We are proud to lead Florida’s conservation efforts so that residents and visitors can access and enjoy all our state has to offer, like red snapper fishing, bass fishing, boating and more.”

For red snapper season, this year and next year are unique compared to previous years in that Florida’s Gulf recreational red snapper season will be the same in both state and federal waters.

Anglers fishing from private recreational boats will need to have their recreational saltwater fishing license (unless exempt) and will need to have Gulf Reef Fish Angler on their license (includes those that are exempt) to target red snapper or other certain reef fish in Gulf state and federal waters (excluding Monroe County). You can get this printed on a license at no cost at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or by visiting any location you can purchase a license.

To learn more about the 40-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf state and federal waters, including season size and bag limits, visit MyFWC.com/Snappers.

To learn more about license-free fishing, visit MyFWC.com/License.

The Yurisans Trust claims $15 million top prize from FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Yassannah Fernandez, of Miami, trustee of the Yurisans Trust, claimed a $15 million top prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The Yurisans Trust chose to receive the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $11,175,000.00.

The winning ticket was purchased at Sunshine, located at 8781 Southwest 72nd Street in Miami. The retailer will receive a $30,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The $30 game, FLORIDA 100X THE CASH, launched on February 26, and features eight top prizes of $15 million – the largest Scratch-Off top prize ever offered by the Florida Lottery! The game also offers 20 prizes of $1 million. Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.59.

Scratch-Offs are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, generating more than $784 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in FY 2016-17, and comprising approximately 68 percent of ticket sales.

Nelson meets with displaced Puerto Rican families

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) met with a group of approximately 100 displaced Puerto Rican residents in Washington D.C. today.

The group of displaced Americans spent the day on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to do more to help provide affordable housing to the thousands of displaced families who, like them, still cannot return home to Puerto Rico eight months after Hurricane Maria hit. [Read more…] about Nelson meets with displaced Puerto Rican families

ICYMI: Florida Retail Federation PAC Endorses Marc Vann for Florida House District 10

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In case you missed it, the Florida Retail Federation PAC has endorsed Marc Vann for Florida House District 10. Read the press release below.

Vann is a lifelong Lake City resident and the co-owner of Vann Carpet One. He is running on a conservative platform of growing the North Central Florida jobs base, reducing the size of government, and increasing local control of education. He and his wife, Sheree, have four children and eight grandchildren.
Paid by Marc Vann, Republican, for State Representative

RoadWatch Advisory: Nighttime Detour for Legacy Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Laurel Road in Sarasota County

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SARASOTA COUNTY

Laurel Road at the Legacy Trail Crossing: Construction project: Crews are constructing a pedestrian bridge along the Legacy Trail over Laurel Road. Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and leaving the construction zone. Both northbound and southbound trail traffic are now being detoured to the west along the signed detour route. Both sidewalks on the north and south side of Laurel Road are now closed. Laurel Road will be closed at the bridge with traffic detours in place from 9 p.m. tonight/overnight, Thursday, June 7 to 5 a.m. tomorrow morning Friday, June 8. Traffic will be detoured along Albee Farm Road and Forest Street to US 41. Denson Construction, Inc. is the contractor for the bridge. Expected completion is fall 2018.

Gov. Scott to Highlight the Importance of Hurricane Preparedness in the Florida Keys

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 8th, Governor Rick Scott will highlight the importance of getting prepared for the upcoming hurricane season and discuss ways families and businesses can get a plan.

WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: 4:30 PM
WHERE: Key West City Hall
1300 White St
Key West, FL 33040