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Governor Ron DeSantis recently released his Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, which provides a more needs-oriented approach for rural communities to access funds within the Rural Regional Development Grant (RRDG) Program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. [Read more…] about FREDA Applauds Gov. DeSantis for His Steadfast Commitment to Bring Jobs to Rural Communities in Florida
The U.S. International Trade Commission today voted 4-0 affirming that imported Mexican tomatoes unfairly threaten the American tomato industry. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on ITC Ruling on Mexican Tomato Threat
First Lady Casey DeSantis, along with Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen, joined hundreds of law enforcement personnel, public officials and citizens today for the 2019 Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Florida Missing Children’s Day promotes child safety, celebrates unsung heroes
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public hearing regarding proposed safety improvements at the intersection of US 17 at NE Livingston Street in Arcadia, DeSoto County. [Read more…] about Public Hearing for Safety Improvements on US 17 in DeSoto County
From 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, motorists traveling through the intersection of U.S. 17-92 and Lake Mary Boulevard should expect a traffic pattern change, including detours on both eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard and southbound U.S. 17-92. [Read more…] about Detours Scheduled at Lake Mary Boulevard and U.S. 17-92 Starting Friday
Agents with the Tri-County Task Force arrested Marcellus Kentrell Matson, 38, and Spencer James Walker III, 39, on charges of drug trafficking and illegally selling guns. [Read more…] about Tri-County Task Force arrests two for selling drugs and weapons
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the groundbreaking ceremony of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located in St. Augustine. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Groundbreaking Ceremony
From 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, motorists traveling westbound on Ronald Reagan Boulevard (County Road 427) should expect a traffic pattern change, including detours. [Read more…] about Detours Scheduled on Ronald Reagan Boulevard Starting Friday
At a special meeting called to consider any supplemental information provided by the universities, the Board of Governors approved its legislative budget request today, including recommended funding for the new Pillars of Excellence initiative. [Read more…] about Board of Governors approves Pillars of Excellence initiative
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointments of former State Senator Lisa Carlton (R-Sarasota) and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos to the Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council. [Read more…] about President Galvano Announces the Appointments of former Senator Lisa Carlton and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos to the Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council
