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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with its regional partners, today officially opened the last remaining piece of a more than 50-mile trail that connects two Central Florida counties. [Read more…] about Construction Completed on Regional Rail Trail in East Central Florida
As the state of Florida recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today announced a toll-free helpline for immediate short-term mental health support and counseling services is now available for approximately 85,000 eligible Medicaid members not enrolled in a Medicaid health plan. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Announces Additional Mental Health Support Opportunities for Medicaid Members
In a recent opinion piece published in Florida Politics, Florida Police Benevolent Association Executive Director Matt Puckett praised Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for taking action during the 2021 Legislative Session to ensure the continued operation of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS). [Read more…] about Florida PBA Commends Governor and Lawmakers for Commitment to Statewide Radio System
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2-A, Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Ratifies Historic Compact with Seminole Tribe
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closing the southbound Interstate 75 (I-75) rest area at mile marker 307 in Sumter County for its reconstruction. [Read more…] about Interstate 75 Southbound Rest Area Closing for Reconstruction
A total of $676 million is up for grabs this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb! [Read more…] about Nearly $700 million up for grabs this week as America’s dueling jackpots continue to rise
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Rayboun, 48, of Tallahassee, managing member of the NORTH STAR 5522, LLC, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tallahassee LLC claims $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to President Biden asking him to direct Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the communities affected by the Army Corps’ toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee before he authorizes the poisoning of American citizens this summer. [Read more…] about Mast Asks Biden To Direct Army Corps Commanding General To Visit Lake Okeechobee Before Discharging Toxic Water To St. Lucie
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on East Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 40) and NE 14th Street (S.R. 492) on Tuesday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for East Silver Springs Boulevard (S.R. 40) Intersection Safety Improvements
The Florida Lottery is excited today to announce the launch of the new $5 game, GUY HARVEY $500,000 FLORIDA CASH, featuring more than $48.9 million in prizes! [Read more…] about $500,000 is on the line with the new Guy Harvey Scratch-Off game from the Florida Lottery!
