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Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Safety Improvements

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FDOT LogoThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety and operational improvements on U.S. 17/92 (North Main Street/North Orange Blossom Trail) between U.S. 92 (Vine Street) and West Hilda Street. The hearing will be held at Osceola County Administration Building in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Safety Improvements

CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery

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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has been on the ground in the Panhandle affected counties since Hurricane Michael made landfall. He has been in constant communication with emergency management, local, state, and federal officials to assist with anything they may need. CFO Patronis is focused now on stopping post-storm fraud and urges Floridians to call his Insurance Help Line at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO to report anything suspicious.

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Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City

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Sen. Book to receive the “Heroes Among Us” award

For her efforts to increase education and awareness of child sexual abuse prevention throughout the country and the world, Florida State Senator Lauren Book will be honored at the Glamour Magazine annual Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City. [Read more…] about Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City

Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa

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The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that it has received a single proposal from Brightline in response to the Department’s advertisement for Request for Proposals (RFP). [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa

Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association

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The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today was awarded an American Public Power Association Excellence in Public Power Communications Award of Merit in the web and social media category (Class D). [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association

FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for SR 37 lane closures from CR 630 to CR 640 in Polk County

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SR 37 from CR 640 (Pinecrest Road) to CR 630: Construction project: Watch for lane closures with flaggers directing traffic during the day from 7 a.m. until dark, Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9, as crews repair rumble stripes. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for SR 37 lane closures from CR 630 to CR 640 in Polk County

Florida KidCare Reminds Parents to Check-In on Children’s Mental Health

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Approaching children’s health from head-to-toe
Ahead of National Stress Awareness Day on November 7, Florida KidCare reminds parents that checking in on a child’s mental well-being is critical but does not have to be intimidating. [Read more…] about Florida KidCare Reminds Parents to Check-In on Children’s Mental Health