New telephone numbers in the 850 area code will likely be exhausted in early 2022. [Read more…] about Florida PSC to Hold Workshop on New 850 Area Code Plan
Government
Postponed: Florida Energy & Climate Summit, September 4-6, 2019
As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida with expected Category 4 force and uncertain projected path, the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has postponed the 2019 Florida Energy & Climate Summit, which was to be held September 4-6 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. [Read more…] about Postponed: Florida Energy & Climate Summit, September 4-6, 2019
595 Express Lanes Westbound for Hurricane Dorian
Beginning at 3 p.m. today the I-595 Express lanes will operate in the Westbound direction until Hurricane Dorian has passed. [Read more…] about 595 Express Lanes Westbound for Hurricane Dorian
FDOT Preparations for Hurricane Arrival in Central Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended interstate and state road lane closures in the Central Florida area due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about FDOT Preparations for Hurricane Arrival in Central Florida
Florida State Forest Campgrounds To Close at 1 PM Today
As Hurricane Dorian approaches with expected Category 4 force, the Florida Forest Service will close certain Florida State Forest campgrounds effective today, Friday, August 30 at 1:00 PM EST. [Read more…] about Florida State Forest Campgrounds To Close at 1 PM Today
State Road 19 Resurfacing Public Hearing
From County Road 452 to Golden Gem Drive
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing for the design to resurface State Road (S.R.) 19 from County Road (C.R.) 452 to Golden Gem Drive. [Read more…] about State Road 19 Resurfacing Public Hearing
Florida Municipal Electric Association Coordinating Large-Scale Mutual Aid Effort in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has activated its national mutual aid network and is lining up crews to restore power to areas that will be affected by Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Coordinating Large-Scale Mutual Aid Effort in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian
Vero Beach man turns $30 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Jeffrey Bunnell, 63, of Vero Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the $30 GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Vero Beach man turns $30 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game
Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Orange County Emergency Operations Center
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will visit the Orange County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing regarding Hurricane Dorian and hold a media availability. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Orange County Emergency Operations Center
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting that he declare a pre-landfall disaster as Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump