WHAT: Camp Blanding Joint Training Center will honor Mr. Charles D. Moloney of Gainesville, Florida for his service to our country during World War Two.
WHEN: Friday, March 31, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park, near the main gate – 5629 State Rd. 16 West, Starke, Fla. 32091
Mr. Moloney enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 4, 1942 at Camp Blanding, Fla. He served in the Pacific Theater and then out processed back at Camp Blanding. The six medals Mr. Moloney did not receive at the time of his departure from the U.S. Army and will be awarded to him on Friday are; The Presidential Unit Citation, The Good Conduct Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Pin, The American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and The World War II Victory Medal.
Brig. Gen. Paul B. “Trey” Chauncey, III, The Assistant Adjutant General-Army (M-Day), will preside over the ceremony.
All news media outlets are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior the ceremony.
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ICYMI: 400 Floridians Attend Constitution Revision Commission Public Hearing in Orlando
Photo by CRC: Chairman Carlos Beruff and Commissioners
listen to Floridians at the CRC’s first public hearing in Orlando.
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) held its first public hearing on March 29 in Orlando at the University of Central Florida (UCF) as part of its, “Floridians Speak, We Listen” statewide tour. Approximately 400 Floridians attended the hearing, and more than 95 individual Floridians spoke before the Commission to share their ideas. The hearing began at 5:00 PM and extended past the noticed end time through approximately 9:00 PM. All Floridians who attended the public hearing and wanted to speak were given an opportunity to be heard by the Commission.
To watch last night’s full hearing, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. A complete transcript of the public hearing and appearance forms will be available online at FLCRC.GOV as soon as possible. The next public hearings held by the CRC will be on April 6 at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami and on April 7 at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton. Visit FLCRC.GOV for the schedule of confirmed public hearings. Floridians can also receive updates by following the CRC on Twitter (@FloridaCRC) and on Facebook (@FloridaCRC).
ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION
Once every twenty years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a thirty-seven member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Commission meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the Commission would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit FLCRC.GOV. Follow the CRC on Twitter @FloridaCRC and like the CRC on Facebook @FloridaCRC.
Attorney General Bondi Moderates Women’s Empowerment Panel at the White House
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday moderated President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s Women’s Empowerment Panel at the White House. The panel included members of the Pre
sident’s Cabinet: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Administrator of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Seema Verma. More than 200 women from across the country were in attendance.
“I am honored to have served as the moderator for President Trump and the First Lady’s Women’s Empowerment Panel at the White House,” said Attorney General Bondi. “As Florida’s first female attorney general, it was a privilege to discuss important women’s issues with such dedicated national leaders.”
To watch remarks from President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the panel, click here.
UNF Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s Degree Program Ranks No. 9 Nationwide
The University of North Florida’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics online degree program in the Brooks College of Health ranked No. 9 in the country by GradSource.com. UNF was the only university in the state to make the ranking.
The universities and colleges included in the ranking were based on several criteria, including affordability, program prominence, student success, flexibility and related degrees. Some of the ranked universities across the country that UNF bested include Rutgers University Auburn University, New York Institute of Technology, Central Michigan University and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, to name a few.
“We strive to have programs that are high quality, relevant and focused on preparing students for evidence-based practice,” said Dr. Judith Rodriguez, chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at UNF. “We’re proud of this recognition and will continue to work toward providing students with an excellent education.”
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is a 43-semester hour program with a thesis or non-thesis (projects) option. These two options are for registered dietitians and nutritionists with a bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics-accredited program who wish to pursue graduate training with an emphasis in clinical or community dietetics. The coursework for this program is delivered using a distance learning format.
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics thesis or non-thesis (projects) options allow students to pursue an independent research project as a culminating experience in their master’s program or 12 pre-approved credits through a series of project, field experience, and independent study courses.
The Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program at UNF offers undergraduate and graduate programs that are committed to transforming students into valued professionals through the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors essential for lifelong learning.
UNF, a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus, offers students who are dedicated to enriching the lives of others the opportunity to build their own futures through a well-rounded education.
UT Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Hosts Inaugural New Venture Exposition on April 14
The University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center will showcase its students’ startup business concepts at the inaugural New Venture Exposition on Friday, April 14.
The exposition will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, which is located in the Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building on the UT campus. It is free and open to the public.
The New Venture Exposition is the culmination of work of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center students and program participants. Graduate students in the M.S. in Entrepreneurship program, as well as senior undergraduate students majoring in entrepreneurship, will present business concepts that were developed at the start of the academic year. Their concepts will be judged alongside Spartan Accelerator and Incubator program participants, many of whom have already committed hundreds of hours to their new ventures.
The students will compete in the following categories: 1) Tech, Online and Application; 2) Retail and Product; 3) Health Care; 4) Food and Beverages, Hospitality and Entertainment; 5) Services. Winners in each of the categories will be selected by experts in each field. Experts will include Lowth Center advisory board members, entrepreneurs- and experts-in-residence, UT faculty members and other community stakeholders in the Tampa Bay entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This annual, campus-wide event will educate students and the community about opportunities the Lowth Center provides and enhance students’ ability to achieve their professional goals. It will also provide employers access to qualified candidates to meet their recruitment needs.
To register for the event, visit https://2017newventureexpo.eventbrite.com.
Hialeah man wins top prize playing $1,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Llidier Rodon Estevez, 44, of Hialeah, claimed a top prize in the $1,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $760,000.00.
Rodon Estevez purchased his winning ticket from Tula Citgo, located at 4098 Palm Avenue in Hialeah. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The $10 Scratch-Off game, $1,000,000 CASHWORD, launched on May 17, 2016 and features eight top prizes of $1 million and more than 2.9 million winning tickets. The overall odds of winning are one-in-3.39.
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.
Florida Polytechnic University Students and Leaders Head to Tallahassee for Florida Poly Day
WHAT: Students, faculty, staff and lawmakers will meet at the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, April 4 for Florida Poly Day. This annual event is focused on promoting the state’s newest public university and the only one dedicated exclusively to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Nearly 50 Florida Poly students and representatives will meet with lawmakers to discuss Florida Poly’s mission, applied research initiatives, industry partnerships and the school’s overall economic impact on the state.
Florida Poly will also set up a display booth in the Senate Portico to share information and answer questions.
WHO: Florida Polytechnic University President Dr. Randy K. Avent, students, faculty, staff and legislators.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Florida State Capitol
Senate Portico
400 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Florida PSC Urges Residents to Call 811 Before You Dig
Spring marks the start of home improvement projects for many Floridians. Whether that includes building a deck in the backyard or planting a tree, before you get that shovel out, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) urges you to “call 811 before you dig!”
“April is National Safe Digging Month and since safety is a top PSC priority, we fully support this annual campaign,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown. “A free call to 811 before any digging project will help avoid injury, damage expense, as well as a possible interruption of electric, internet, or phone service.”
An 811 call, which is the federally designated call-before-you-dig number, notifies affected utility companies to dispatch crews to mark the location of underground utility lines. Utility markings show those who dig the approximate location of underground lines to help prevent damage to vital utilities.
In Florida, 811 is open for calls from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and is managed by the Sunshine State One Call Center, a nonprofit corporation. Residents are urged to call 811 two full business days before beginning their digging project.
For more information on the 811 campaign, supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, visit www.call811.com or access the PSC’s Consumer Tip, 8-1-1 Know What’s Below.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.
Attorney General Bondi Appointed to President’s Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission
Attorney General Pam Bondi is honored to be appointed to President Donald J. Trump’s Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission. As a member of the commission, Attorney General Bondi will work alongside national leaders in the opioid fight on drug prevention, interdiction and treatment strategies. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will chair the commission.
“I am honored to work alongside President Trump, Governor Christie and others to combat the national opioid crisis that is claiming thousands of American lives every year,” said Attorney General Bondi. “For more than two decades, first as a state prosecutor and now as Florida’s attorney general, I have fought drug abuse at the local and state level—with this appointment I will work with national leaders in this vital fight.”
In 2011, when Attorney General Bondi took office, seven Floridians were dying every day from prescription drug abuse, 98 of the top 100 oxycodone dispensers lived in Florida, and Florida was known as the Pill Mill Capital of the Country. Working with law enforcement and lawmakers, Attorney General Bondi took quick action to shut down pill mills and save lives. Today none of the top oxycodone dispensers live in Florida.
In 2012, Attorney General Bondi chaired the Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborn Task Force to raise awareness, improve reporting and identify policy recommendations regarding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. NAS effects babies born drug exposed. The task force finished ahead of schedule with recommendations to raise awareness, increase reporting and improve treatment. The task force also worked with the legislature to secure millions of recurring dollars to treat expectant mothers addicted to drugs.
Since taking office, Attorney General Bondi has issued executive orders and worked with lawmakers to ban 136 of the most common chemical compounds used to produce deadly synthetic drugs. In 2016, Attorney General Bondi helped pass sweeping legislation to dramatically improve control over synthetic drugs.
For the 2017 legislative session, Attorney General Bondi is supporting legislation to add Fentanyl to Florida’s drug trafficking statute. Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic substance 50 times more powerful than heroin. Drug dealers commonly mix Fentanyl with other substances and sell it as heroin or a prescription painkiller—all too often resulting in drug abusers suffering fatal overdoses.
As a career prosecutor, Attorney General Bondi has fought drug abuse for two decades. She is currently the Co-Chair of the National Association of Attorneys General Substance Abuse Committee. The appointment to the President’s Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission will allow her to work with other national leaders on drug prevention, interdiction, treatment and recovery strategies.
House and Senate Committees Vote to Protect Florida’s Reemployment Program From Fraud
The House Government Accountability and Senate Rules committees today unanimously approved HB 671 and SB 372, which strengthen the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s efforts to fight fraud in the state’s Reemployment Assistance program. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Kelli Stargel and Representative Mike LaRosa, provides DEO access to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ DAVID System, which includes the state photo identification database.
Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity, said, “Sen. Stargel and Rep. LaRosa have shown incredible leadership by embracing DEO’s fight against fraud and because of their commitment, we are closer to achieving stronger protections for Florida’s Reemployment Assistance program. Access to driver’s license photos will ensure criminals cannot fraudulently steal Reemployment Assistance from job seekers who need it.
“I applaud the House and Senate for their unanimous support of DEO’s fraud prevention efforts throughout committee hearings and I look forward to receiving support from the full House and Senate when they vote on the bill soon.”
The legislation includes the tools and legal authorizations that are critical to prevent and fight public benefits fraud by providing DEO access to the driver’s license database to confirm claimant-provided IDs are not fraudulent.
About DEO
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity combines the state’s economic, workforce, and community development efforts. This new approach helps expedite economic development projects to fuel job creation in competitive communities. For more information, including valuable resources for employers and job seekers, please visit www.floridajobs.org.
