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For her efforts to increase education and awareness of child sexual abuse prevention throughout the country and the world, Florida State Senator Lauren Book was honored at the Glamour Magazine annual Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City
With an ongoing recount in several contested races in the 2018 Florida midterm election, Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement want to assure Florida voters that we are actively engaged in monitoring processes for potential criminal activity. [Read more…] about The Attorney General and FDLE issue joint statement regarding midterm election
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today announced that it will extend the moratorium on enrollment of new Behavior Analysis (BA) providers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with the approval of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). [Read more…] about AHCA Announces Extension of Moratorium on Enrollment of New Behavior Analysis Providers
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that estimated agricultural damages due to Hurricane Michael total nearly $1.5 billion, with the timber industry bearing the brunt of the devastation at $1.3 billion in economic losses. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Estimated $1.5 Billion in Agricultural Damages Due to Hurricane Michael
This week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official start of the 2018 Paychecks for Patriots events, which connect veterans with great careers in their communities. To celebrate Veterans Day this month, DEO is sharing resources available for veterans and recognizing our partners that excel in serving Florida’s 1,525,400 veterans. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes, Honors Veterans
Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities. [Read more…] about Palm Beach County Traffic Report for week of November 9 through November 16, 2018
In response to pressures from political campaigns on Florida’s Supervisors of Elections, League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham offered the following statement: [Read more…] about League Statement on Florida Elections Crisis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its second citrus crop forecast for the 2018-2019 season, projecting 77 million boxes of oranges and 84.6 million boxes of citrus in total. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on Citrus Crop Forecast
Highlands County
US 27 from West Townsend Street to Batts Street and on SR 64 from US 27 to Self Avenue: Construction project: Crews are replacing existing roadway with concrete pavement on US 27 southbound from West Pleasant Street to Paulk Street, US 27 northbound from Dyal Street to West Hill Street, and on SR 64 from Self Avenue to US 27. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 27 and SR 64 intersection in Highlands County
FDLE agents today arrested Daniel Adam Taylor, 39, 1411 Michigan Ave., St. Cloud, for 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest St. Cloud man for child pornography
