The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a project update open house regarding plans on State Road (S.R.) A1A from north of Ocean Marina Drive to south of Westmayer Place on Tuesday, October 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Project Update Open House for S.R. A1A Safety Improvements
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Florida celebrates anniversary of Silver Alert program
October 8 marked the thirteenth anniversary of Florida’s Silver Alert program. [Read more…] about Florida celebrates anniversary of Silver Alert program
Senator Ileana Garcia Seeks Input from Local Businesses and Water Enthusiasts to Help Curb Increase in Criminal Activity on Miami River
Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) seeks input from Miami’s boating and water enthusiast community, and residents and local businesses along the Miami River and South Florida’s waterways on the serious issues stemming from widespread illegal vessel charter and livery operations. [Read more…] about Senator Ileana Garcia Seeks Input from Local Businesses and Water Enthusiasts to Help Curb Increase in Criminal Activity on Miami River
FDLE arrests former Calhoun County official for scheme to defraud, official misconduct and extortion
Ellie Dowling Parrish, 73, of Altha, a former Building Department official in Calhoun County, turned himself in yesterday pursuant to an FDLE warrant for engaging in a pay-to-play scheme with building contractors during post-Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests former Calhoun County official for scheme to defraud, official misconduct and extortion
New Detection Systems on I-4 Help Deter Wrong-Way Drivers
Installation underway at eight interchanges in Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties
Installation and testing of a technology designed to reduce the risk of wrong-way driving incidents is in the final stages on 17 Interstate 4 (I-4) off ramps in Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties. [Read more…] about New Detection Systems on I-4 Help Deter Wrong-Way Drivers
Senator Farmer Issues Statement in Support of Broward County Schools
Chastises Florida Board of Education for Hypocrisy and Inconsistency
State Senator Gary Farmer Jr. (D-Lighthouse Point) issued the following statement following today’s Florida Board of Education decision to cut additional funding from Broward County Schools: [Read more…] about Senator Farmer Issues Statement in Support of Broward County Schools
Fort Myers Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Obed Guzman was arrested for his role in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Fort Myers Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Floridians for Reproductive Freedom Mobilize Over 10,000 Statewide
In concert with nationwide marches, Floridians for Reproductive Freedom
sends a bold message to the Florida Legislature from Pensacola to Miami.
On Saturday, October 2nd, over ten thousand activists, community members, and elected officials gathered for the Florida March for Reproductive Freedom. [Read more…] about Floridians for Reproductive Freedom Mobilize Over 10,000 Statewide
Media Availability to Showcase Safety Improvements on I-4 Ramps
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is installing technology designed to reduce the occurrence of wrong-way driving incidents. [Read more…] about Media Availability to Showcase Safety Improvements on I-4 Ramps
SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting October 13, 2021
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 13, at 2 p.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting October 13, 2021