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Find the Best Route to the USRowing Youth National Championships with Florida 511

Posted on June 5, 2017

Download the free mobile app or visit FL511.com
to check routes to
Nathan Benderson Park

Rowing fans can glide through traffic with Florida 511 while on their way to the 2017 USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages residents and visitors attending the three-day event to use the Florida 511 Traveler Information System to arrive safely and with fewer delays.
Fans should check the interactive road map on FL511.com before leaving for real-time traffic information and incident alerts in English or Spanish. Drivers also can view roadway cameras and check travel speeds on roads near the competition venue, including I-75.
The free Florida 511 mobile app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, features an interactive map showing traffic speeds and incidents on roads around the user’s location.
Rowing fans can register on the website or mobile app for a My Florida 511 personalized services account to create a custom door-to-door route to Nathan Benderson Park or other favorite destinations. Route-specific text and email alerts can include travel speeds, travel time estimates and traffic information.
Additional ways to receive information from Florida 511 include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state or following any of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), such as @FL511_Southwest and @FL511_I75.
FDOT encourages all drivers to visit the Florida 511 website before leaving or have a passenger check the mobile app to avoid using a phone while driving.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: FDOT, Florida 511, Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, USRowing Youth National Championships

Public Meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission in Orlando

Posted on June 5, 2017

The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will hold a public meeting tomorrow, June 6 beginning at 9:00 AM at the University of Central Florida (UCF). At the meeting, the CRC will consider the Rules of the Commission.
The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.
WHAT: Public meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) to consider the Rules of the Commission
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 9:00 AM − until completion
WHERE: University of Central Florida (UCF)
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (Ballrooms A, B & C)
12676 Gemini Blvd. N.
Orlando, FL 32816
Google Map Link
*Complimentary parking available in Garage H.
LINK TO MEETING PACKET: http://bit.ly/2sanU1K
Individuals requiring an accommodation to attend this public meeting (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Florida Constitution Revision Commission, Orlando, Public meeting

Gov. Rick Scott to Highlight Security Funding for Jewish Day Schools

Posted on June 5, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 6, Governor Rick Scott will highlight security funding for Jewish Day Schools included the Fighting for Florida’s Future Budget.
WHAT: Budget Highlight Ceremony
WHEN: 9:00 AM
WHERE: Brauser Maimonides Academy
5300 SW 40th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 6, Governor Rick Scott will highlight security funding for Jewish Day Schools included the Fighting for Florida’s Future Budget.
WHAT: Budget Highlight Ceremony
WHEN: 12:00 PM
WHERE: Orlando Torah Academy
8651 Commodity Cir
Orlando, FL 32819

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Brauser Maimonides Academy, Budget Highlight Ceremony, Gov. Rick Scott, Jewish Day Schools, Orlando Torah Academy, Security Funding

Plantation man claims $1 million prize in $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game

Posted on June 5, 2017

Frank Gouge poses with his oversized check after claiming a
$1 million prize from the $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game.

The Florida Lottery announces that Frank Gouge, of Plantation, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $792,000.00.
Gouge purchased his winning ticket from Discount Food Stop, located at 41 East Acre Drive in Plantation. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The $25 Scratch-Off game, $10,000,000 FORTUNE, launched in February 2016, and features more than $623 million in total cash prizes, including 46 prizes of $1 million and four prizes of $10 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-2.88.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: florida lottery, FORTUNE, Scratch-Off Game

Gov. Scott Appoints Michael J. Dew as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation

Posted on June 5, 2017

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Michael J. Dew as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) effective June 5, 2017.
Governor Scott said, “For six years, Mike has been an integral part of my administration in the Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Corrections and most recently the Florida Department of Transportation. Mike’s hard work and leadership over these years is a testament to his commitment to improve the lives of Florida families. During his time as Chief of Staff of the FDOT, we’ve made great strides thanks to a commitment to excellence in infrastructure and historic transportation funding. Florida’s world-class transportation system is an engine for economic growth and job creation and I know Mike is absolutely committed to continuing our great work.”
Mike Dew said, “It is an honor to be appointed as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation and Governor Scott’s continued focus on our transportation infrastructure is vital not only to our growing population, but to Florida’s booming economy. I look forward to continuing the great work of FDOT and cementing our state as a leader in transportation.”
Mike Dew has served as Chief of Staff of the Florida Department of Transportation since January 2015. Previously, he served as the Chief of Staff of the Florida Department of Corrections from 2012 – 2014, and as Director of External Affairs for Governor Scott from 2011-2012. Mike received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University.
The Florida Transportation Commission identified three candidates to serve as secretary and presented those recommendations to the Governor on May 17, 2017.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: appointment, florida department of transportation, Secretary

First Lady Ann Scott to make first stop on Summer Literacy Adventure

Posted on June 5, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 6, First Lady Ann Scott will make her first stop on the 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure at Eden Gardens State Park. During her visit, the First Lady will read to students from The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
WHAT: First Lady Ann Scott Summer Literacy Adventure
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
10:00 am Central Time
WHERE: Eden Gardens State Park
181 Eden Gardens Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: first lady ann scott, oys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Summer Literacy Adventure

Sen. Nelson statement on Orlando shooting

Posted on June 5, 2017

Following is a statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on the shooting in Orlando this morning:
“The city of Orlando, which is still healing from the Pulse massacre, has seen too much violence this past year. We must do more to address mental health issues in this country.”

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Orlando shooting, Senator Bill Nelson, Statement Release

UCF Scientists Use Gene Editing To Develop New Screening Tool For Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on June 5, 2017

A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida is using breakthrough gene-editing technology to develop a new screening tool for Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating degenerative disorder of the nervous system. The technology allows scientists in the lab to “light up” and then monitor a brain protein called alpha-synuclein that has been associated with Parkinson’s.
“Alpha-synuclein is a protein that is normally found in the brain. We all have it,” said Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences doctoral student Levi Adams, one of the lead researchers on the project. “But for some reason, when you have Parkinson’s the levels become abnormal. So, if we can monitor this protein in the cell, we can start to measure what causes it to go up and also what treatments can cause it to go down.”
The team published its findings in the Scientific Reports journal. The National Institutes of Health (5R21NS088923-02 ) funded the work. The researchers believe their work is a crucial step toward identifying new drug therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
Adams is partnering with doctoral student Sambuddha Basu, associate professor and neurosciences researcher, Associate Professor Yoon-Seong Kim, and scientist Subhrangshu Guhathakurta to study Parkinson’s, which affects motor functions caused by a gradual loss of brain cells. There are about 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s each year in the United States.
They are using CRISPR Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) gene-editing technology. The system is one of research’s fastest growing biomedical techniques that allows scientists to make specific changes in the DNA of plants and animals while not killing cells. The system is becoming instrumental in studying genetically based treatments for diseases including cancer and Parkinson’s.
“It’s the most powerful and widely used gene-editing technique in use because it allows us to change the DNA in living cells,” said Kim, who is also a medical doctor. “The innovation of this method is that it enables us to monitor this gene in real-time without killing the cell. Without the CRISPR Cas-9 method, you would have to extract all the proteins from the cell to measure them, which kills the cell.”
Using the CRISPR technique, the Burnett team edited the alpha-synuclein gene and inserted a luminescent tag made from proteins that causes fireflies to light up. Every time the cell creates the alpha-synuclein protein, the tag gives off a light. That reaction “makes it much easier to measure,” Adams said. “More light means an increased level of alpha-synuclein, which would be considered a diseased state.”
The team found that measuring light was a reliable method to measure alpha-synuclein production.
“If we take one of these modified cells and treat it with a particular drug, if it doesn’t produce light anymore, then this means the drug is a potential treatment for this disease,” Basu said.
With the engineered cells, researchers can screen new and existing drugs to see how they regulate alpha-synuclein level in patients.
“With an easy-to-measure reporter like light production, this will allow us to do high throughput screening, where you can test a large panel of drugs at once,” Guhathakurta said.
With the new technology, the scientists hope to identifying ways to reduce alpha-synuclein production that can possibly prevent Parkinson’s or its progression in patients diagnosed with the disease.
The team said research will focus on what aspects of the alpha-synuclein protein kill neurons during Parkinson’s disease.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: alpha-synuclein, brain protein, Parkinson's Disease, Screening Tool, ucf

UNF Announces New Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

Posted on June 5, 2017

After an internal search, the University of North Florida has hired Ann McCullen as the new vice president for University Development and Alumni Engagement and executive director of the UNF Foundation. She began her new position May 20.
“I am confident that with Ann’s extensive experience and leadership in development as well as alumni engagement in higher education, she will advance the University to the next level,” said UNF President John Delaney.
McCullen, a San Marco resident, will be responsible for providing vision and leadership to assist the deans and other University leadership in the planning, organizing and implementing of fundraising initiatives, including planned giving, annual giving, alumni engagement, capital and major campaigns, endowments, prospect research, scholarships and development funds. She will also serve as executive director of the Foundation, working closely with the UNF Foundation Board and will be responsible for the supervision of approved Foundation activities.
McCullen joined the University 14 years ago after serving as major gift director for Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, Georgia. She began her work with UNF as the director of development in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she served for four years. During this time, she obtained the University’s largest gift annuity and exceeded annual fundraising goals, averaging $1.5 million per year.
She went on to serve as the assistant vice president of development and campaign director. In this position, McCullen directed the campus-wide $130 million The Power of Transformation Campaign and led eight fundraisers in all five colleges. Between 2013 and 2014, McCullen served as interim vice president of development and executive director of the UNF Foundation. She was later promoted to associate vice president of development and campaign director, securing a $7 million gift to create the Hicks Honors College, the University’s sixth college.
McCullen has been very involved in the community, serving as a mentor in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, First Coast chapter and recently serving on the board of the World Affairs Council, Jacksonville. She also previously served as an evaluation team leader with the Women’s Giving Alliance, The Community Foundation, and as a board member with The Sanctuary on 8th Street for six years.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Development and Alumni Engagement, UNF, university of north florida

Gov. Scott Statement on Orlando Shooting Incident

Posted on June 5, 2017

Governor Rick Scott today released the following statement regarding the shooting incident in Orlando.
Governor Scott said, “Over the past year, the Orlando community has been challenged like never before. I have been briefed by our law enforcement officials on this tragic incident and Ann and I are praying for the families who lost loved ones today. I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence. I will remain in contact with the Orlando law enforcement community throughout the day as more information is made available.”

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Orlando Shooting Incident

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