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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for U.S. 17-92 from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A on Tuesday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for U.S. 17-92 from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A
The Florida Lottery today announces the return of three top-selling Fast Play™ games, on sale now! [Read more…] about Fall Into The Fast Lane With Three New Fast Play™ Games From The Florida Lottery
Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D- Plantation) has filed SB 390 to prohibit the use of mechanical restraints for students with disabilities in Florida schools, ensuring approved restraint techniques are used only as a last resort to avoid imminent harm and requiring school districts to adopt positive behavioral and crisis intervention plans for students with disabilities. [Read more…] about Leader Lauren Book Files Bill to Protect Students with Disabilities from Being Unsafely Restrained
As a result of the Texas abortion ban and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade later this year, national reproductive health, rights and justice organizations are joining with local activists and organizations for a national Day of Action on October 2, just days before the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021-22 session begins. [Read more…] about Advocates planning “Gender Justice Now!” march in opposition to threat of Florida abortion ban
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be closing a section of County Road (C.R.) 25 north of Oak Street starting Oct. 4 for bridge work as part of the U.S. 441 widening project between Lake Ella Road and Avenida Central. [Read more…] about County Road 25 to close under U.S 441 bridge in Lady Lake
In celebration of Manufacturing Day, Senator Tom Wright and Representative Tommy Gregory announced today the first meeting of the Caucus will take place at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Senator Wright and Representative Gregory Announce First Meeting of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Caucus
The jackpot for Saturday’s POWERBALL® drawing is an estimated $635 million, the sixth largest in the game’s history. [Read more…] about POWERBALL® Jackpot Increases To $635 Million Ahead Of Saturday’s Drawing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 will hold a public hearing for the 2023-2027 Draft Tentative Five-Year Work Program on Oct. 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. [Read more…] about FDOT to Hold Public Hearing for 2023-2027 Work Program
On Saturday, October 2nd, thousands of activists, community members, and electeds will gather from the Panhandle to Miami, uplifting the national fights for reproductive freedom. [Read more…] about March Demands Florida Electeds Commit To Reproductive Freedom
Business leaders, consumer advocates and research institutes from across Florida and the nation are raising concerns over a hidden “hurricane tax” in the “Made in America” tax plan that will exacerbate an already struggling property insurance market in Florida. [Read more…] about Business Leaders, Consumer Advocates and Research Institutes Voice Concerns Over “Hurricane Taxes” in Federal Tax Proposal
