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As people prepare to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is reminding consumers to stay alert to scams at the gas pump. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Reminds Consumers: Stay Alert to Gas Pump Skimmers During Holiday Travel
Crews are scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. to detour traffic off State Road (S.R.) 46 as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Nighttime Detour Required for Pavement Repairs
What: The I-275 southbound ramp to I-75 northbound in Manatee County is expected to open to traffic by 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. [Read more…] about I-275 Southbound Ramp to I-75 Northbound Opens to Traffic Wednesday Morning
Crews are scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. to conduct lane closures on State Road (S.R.) 46 from west of River Oaks Circle to west of Longwood Markham Road as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Lane Closures Required for Drainage Work
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today announced the appointment of Peter Penrod as Chief of Staff, effective immediately. Penrod currently serves as General Counsel for the CFO’s Office. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Peter Penrod as New Chief of Staff
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed Executive Order 19-261 extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Michael, as well as Executive Order 19-262, which expands early voting in Bay and Gulf counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Two Executive Orders, Expands Early Voting in Bay and Gulf Counties
Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) and Representative Scott Plakon (R- Longwood) have filed HB 621, ‘Allie’s Law.’ [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley Files Bipartisan ‘Allie’s Law’
FDLE Agents arrested three suspects charged with organized retail theft who are suspected of an elaborate scheme stealing thousands from retailers throughout the Southeast United States. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests three for multi-state crime spree
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites all interested persons to a public hearing regarding proposed safety improvements on Eau Gallie Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 518) at Pinewood Road. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for Improvements on Eau Gallie Boulevard (S.R. 518) at Pinewood Road
Governor Ron DeSantis today called on the Florida Legislature to pass an E-Verify requirement during the 2020 Legislative Session. E-Verify is a United States Department of Homeland Security Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees, both U.S. or foreign citizens, to work in the United States. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on Florida Legislature to Pass an E-Verify Requirement in the 2020 Legislative Session
