Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Randy Katz, Selima Khan and Michael Graves to the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse
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FDOT RoadWatch Advisory SR 78 between US 441 and SW 16th Avenue Okeechobee County
What: SR 78 between US 441 and SW 16th Avenue: [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory SR 78 between US 441 and SW 16th Avenue Okeechobee County
DEP Presents 2019 Plant Excellence Awards to Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities
These facilities continue a tradition of excellence
in drinking and wastewater operation in Florida.
This week the Florida Department of Environmental Protection wrapped up its 2019 Plant Excellence Awards presentations. [Read more…] about DEP Presents 2019 Plant Excellence Awards to Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities
Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with cash prizes from the Florida Lottery
Enter the Triple Cash Promotion Today!
The Florida Lottery’s Triple Cash Promotion is halfway over. All PICK Daily Games™, FANTASY 5®, or CASH4LIFE® tickets purchased through Friday, February 28 can be entered into the promotion for the chance to win cash prizes ranging from $500 to $25,000! [Read more…] about Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with cash prizes from the Florida Lottery
Senate Unanimously Passes Budget with Key Investments in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
$825 million investment in teachers and school personnel, $643.6
million in water quality and protection, $403 million in state employees
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed House Bill 5001 (the substance of Senate Bill 2500), the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Budget with Key Investments in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
CFO Patronis: DFS Prepared to Support Investigation on FCADV
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today issued the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis’ actions on investigating the Florida Collation Against Domestic Violence (FCADV). [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: DFS Prepared to Support Investigation on FCADV
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on House Vote to Strip Office of Energy
The Florida House of Representatives today passed HB 5401, a measure that would transfer the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy to the Department of Environmental Protection. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on House Vote to Strip Office of Energy
Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
The College Board has announced that Florida leads the nation with the highest percentage of the class of 2019 graduates who took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam while in high school. [Read more…] about Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
Mast Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced the MICRO Plastics Act to combat ocean plastic pollution. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution
National Specialty Insurance Company Public Rate Hearing
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