FDLE’s Election Crime Unit arrested Alford Nelson (also known as Alfred Samuels), 57, Lauderhill, for two counts of voting as an unqualified elector. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Jamaican citizen for voting in U.S. elections
Government
New Wekiva Parkway Ramp at I-4 is Major Leap Forward in Completing Beltway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will open the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road (S.R.) 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417 as soon as Friday morning, October 21. [Read more…] about New Wekiva Parkway Ramp at I-4 is Major Leap Forward in Completing Beltway
Clean Energy Organizations Voice Support for Electric School Bus Deployment in Florida
Advocacy groups praise the Florida Department of
Education’s plans to accelerate use of electric school buses
Voicing their support for transportation electrification, clean energy organizations yesterday sent a letter to the Florida Department of Education commending its plans to accelerate Florida school districts’ replacement of diesel buses with clean electric school buses. [Read more…] about Clean Energy Organizations Voice Support for Electric School Bus Deployment in Florida
Owner of Blue Water Pools arrested for defrauding homeowners in Franklin and Gulf
After an FDLE investigation, Tracy Matthew McClain, 42, Altha, was arrested for a scheme to defraud homeowners by taking large deposits to install in-ground residential swimming pools, but never completing them. [Read more…] about Owner of Blue Water Pools arrested for defrauding homeowners in Franklin and Gulf
Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Florida District Medical Examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirming the death is storm-related. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
On-site D-SNAP Locations in Hardee and Polk Counties Open Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that two Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations will be open Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23 in Hardee and Polk counties for applicants who want to complete their interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Locations in Hardee and Polk Counties Open Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23
FDLE Pensacola member recognized as Distinguished Support Member of the Year
FDLE members from throughout Florida were honored in Tallahassee this week for their outstanding performances last year including Pensacola Forensic Technologist Jennifer Spatola recognized as the Distinguished Support Member of the Year. [Read more…] about FDLE Pensacola member recognized as Distinguished Support Member of the Year
FDLE Jacksonville brings home top honors at annual awards ceremony
FDLE members from throughout Florida were honored in Tallahassee this week for their outstanding performances last year. [Read more…] about FDLE Jacksonville brings home top honors at annual awards ceremony
Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Florida District Medical Examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirming the death is storm-related. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
State Senator Ileana Garcia Appropriated $2,500,000 of Legislative Funding Toward Expanding Citrus Health Network’s Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program
State Senator Ileana Garcia celebrated allotment of $2,500,000 in vital legislative funds she pushed to secure this past senatorial session for amplifying Citrus Health Network’s Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) this preceding Tuesday, October 18th, 2022. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia Appropriated $2,500,000 of Legislative Funding Toward Expanding Citrus Health Network’s Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program