Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Shaun Oxtal to the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Reappoints Shaun Oxtal to Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
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Gov. Scott: Additional $1.2 Million for Redfish Hatchery Will Help Mitigate Impacts from Red Tide
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is providing $1.2 million to enhance research and production of redfish at the FWC Stock Enhancement Research Facility at Port Manatee. This funding will help the FWC to address impacts of naturally occurring red tide on redfish populations in coastal marine fisheries. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Additional $1.2 Million for Redfish Hatchery Will Help Mitigate Impacts from Red Tide
Integrity Florida Report Examines the Hidden Costs of the Charter School Industry
Integrity Florida is releasing a new in-depth report, examining the growth of the charter school sector in Florida and the impact it is having on the state’s public education system as a whole. [Read more…] about Integrity Florida Report Examines the Hidden Costs of the Charter School Industry
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot rises to $252 million
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since July 27, resulting in an estimated $252 million jackpot for the Tuesday, September 18, drawing. Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the more than 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot rises to $252 million
Rep. Brian Mast Named Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has named U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation for the remainder of the 115th Congress. [Read more…] about Rep. Brian Mast Named Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Division of Elections Announces Vote-by-Mail Ballot Deadlines for General Election
The Division of Elections announces the following vote-by-mail ballot deadlines for Florida’s upcoming General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018: [Read more…] about Division of Elections Announces Vote-by-Mail Ballot Deadlines for General Election
Pass Go And Collect Up To $5 Million With The New $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Game From The Florida Lottery
Following the success of the MONOPOLY JACKPOT family that launched in July, today the Florida Lottery introduces the new $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Scratch-Off game! This new game features more than $407.5 million in total cash prizes, including six top prizes of $5 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-2.97. [Read more…] about Pass Go And Collect Up To $5 Million With The New $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Game From The Florida Lottery
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on the Passing of Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Harold Mikell
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the passing of Mr. Harold Mikell, an Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee and former State Forester with the Florida Forest Service: [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on the Passing of Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Harold Mikell
Blackwater River State Forest Expands by 800 Acres
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State Forest will expand by 800 acres due to the acquisition of the Florida Forever Project Area Wolfe Creek Forest. [Read more…] about Blackwater River State Forest Expands by 800 Acres
FDLE arrests Escambia County man for possession of child pornography
FDLE agents arrested Steven Ryan Godwin, 36, of 3512 Highway 97, Molino, for 20 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Escambia County man for possession of child pornography
