Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis gave opening remarks today at the first meeting of Florida’s new Blockchain Task Force. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Opening Remarks at Blockchain Task Force Meeting
Government
SunRail is “Going for Zero” during Rail Safety Week
SunRail is “Going for Zero” during Rail Safety Week and beyond, as it launches a new and aggressive campaign to stop distractions, collisions and trespassing along the 61.5-mile Central Florida Rail Corridor. [Read more…] about SunRail is “Going for Zero” during Rail Safety Week
FDLE completes 3-year sexual assault kit project
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement completed a three-year project to process older sexual assault kits submitted by local law enforcement agencies to FDLE labs following a 2016 Sexual Assault Kit Assessment. [Read more…] about FDLE completes 3-year sexual assault kit project
Large Dump Truck Convoys Require Intermittent Nighttime Lane Closures
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled Monday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., to conduct intermittent lane closures on State Road (S.R.) 46 between Bella Foresta Place and Lake Markham Road as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Large Dump Truck Convoys Require Intermittent Nighttime Lane Closures
Secretary Mayhew Recognizes the Impact Health IT has on Florida Patients
Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) Secretary Mary Mayhew today recognized the benefits that Health Information Technology (Health IT) provides for health care consumers and patients in Florida in honor of the National Health IT Week, September 23-27. [Read more…] about Secretary Mayhew Recognizes the Impact Health IT has on Florida Patients
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow and Diversify for the Future
Florida prepares business environment for the
success of innovative and cutting-edge businesses
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s economy continues to grow – adding 213,000 private-sector jobs over the year in August, while maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.3 percent. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow and Diversify for the Future
Man who fled state in Ponzi scheme to defraud arrested on FDLE warrant
Anthony J. Benedict, 54, of Charlotte, NC was arrested on 10 counts of grand theft, with a $500,000 bond for each charge, totaling $5 million. [Read more…] about Man who fled state in Ponzi scheme to defraud arrested on FDLE warrant
Senator Linda Stewart to Speak at Youth Led Global Climate Strike
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) today will join other local leaders and youth organizers to bring awareness to the global issues caused by climate change. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart to Speak at Youth Led Global Climate Strike
Detour on N. Garland Avenue at Railroad Crossing
Motorists will encounter a two-day detour on North Garland Avenue at the railroad crossing between West Robinson and East Livingston streets, beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, for work on the railroad crossing. [Read more…] about Detour on N. Garland Avenue at Railroad Crossing
FDACS Issues Immediate Final Order Closing Penn Dutch for Endangering Public Health
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today issued an Immediate Final Order to Penn Dutch Meat & Seafood Market, ordering that they immediately cease operations and close their Margate store. [Read more…] about FDACS Issues Immediate Final Order Closing Penn Dutch for Endangering Public Health