The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) this week is promoting rip current awareness and encouraging all Floridians to learn the importance of rip current safety during Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Beach Safety During Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week
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FDLE arrests Broward pastor charged with defrauding church
Multiple fraud and theft charges filed
FDLE agents arrested James Edward Smith II, 49, of Lauderhill, on multiple charges related to fraud and grand theft involving a Pompano Beach church. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Broward pastor charged with defrauding church
Upcoming Public Meetings for S.R. A1A Resiliency Plan
Meetings will be offered in Volusia and Flagler Counties
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding public meetings regarding the State Road (S.R.) A1A Resiliency Plan recommendations [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meetings for S.R. A1A Resiliency Plan
FDLE arrests sexual predator for failing to comply with registration laws
Agents began investigation during Keys mass migration deployment
FDLE agents arrested Sonny Michael Steel, 69, of Fort Lauderdale, for 12 counts of providing false sexual predator registration information and two counts of failure of a sexual predator to report a change in vehicles owned. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests sexual predator for failing to comply with registration laws
Ride SunRail for free on Saturday, March 4
SunRail is running a special service on Saturday, March 4, between 2 p.m. and 12:45 a.m., sponsored by Orlando Downtown Development Board. [Read more…] about Ride SunRail for free on Saturday, March 4
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $247 Million in Funding Available for Broadband Infrastructure Expansion
Application Window for the Broadband Infrastructure
Program to Open Beginning February 28 and Closing April 14
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $247 million in funding is available for broadband infrastructure expansion through the Broadband Infrastructure Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $247 Million in Funding Available for Broadband Infrastructure Expansion
FDOT to Host a Public Meeting for the Operation and Safety Interchange Improvement Project along State Road (SR) 9/I-95 Interchange at Woolbright Road
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting regarding the proposed Operation and Safety Interchange Improvement Project along SR 9/I-95 Interchange at Woolbright Road from south of Woolbright Road to north of Woolbright Road in Palm Beach County. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host a Public Meeting for the Operation and Safety Interchange Improvement Project along State Road (SR) 9/I-95 Interchange at Woolbright Road
State Representative Susan L. Valdés to Host Second Annual ‘Period Drive’ Event
State Representative Susan L. Valdés (D-Tampa), in collaboration with Youtube personality Sharon “Just Sharon” Cancio, will be hosting a ‘Period Drive’ Feb. 27- Mar. 10 to collect donations of feminine hygiene and sanitary products at her District Office in Tampa to distribute to those in need. [Read more…] about State Representative Susan L. Valdés to Host Second Annual ‘Period Drive’ Event
OFR Celebrates America Saves Week 2023
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrates America Saves Week by highlighting financial wellness resources to help Floridians save money and build personal wealth. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates America Saves Week 2023
Senator Berman and Representative Harris File “Reproductive Health Care Protections Act”
Eight months after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed SB 1076/HB 1033 [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Harris File “Reproductive Health Care Protections Act”