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Following the success of the $1,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off ticket that launched in February, the Florida Lottery is introducing the newest $20 Scratch-Off game, $5,000,000 LUCK! [Read more…] about Find your luck with the new $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game from the Florida Lottery
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced several initiatives that encourage financial technology (FinTech) companies to start, relocate and expand in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FinTech Priority Initiatives
Westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between Colonial Drive (State Road 50) and State Road (S.R.) 408 is closing between midnight and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17. [Read more…] about WB I-4 in Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight Tonight
Ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session, Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) has filed an early suite of bills aimed at Florida’s response to climate change. [Read more…] about Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez Files Series of Climate Change Bills
Drivers are advised that Canal Street west of U.S. 1 will be closed to through traffic nightly from 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, through Monday, Sept. 30. [Read more…] about Nightly Detours Set for Canal Street at U.S. 1
The Florida Lottery is proud to join the American Gaming Association (AGA), North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), the World Lottery Association (WLA), and other industry leaders to celebrate the 22nd Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, September 16-20, 2019. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery Joins Industry Leaders to Celebrate Responsible Gaming Education Week
Andy Karsner, an expert strategist in technology, policy and finance and former U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary, last week testified before the House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy about the crucial role nature plays in mitigating climate change and strengthening U.S national security. [Read more…] about Karsner Testifies Before Congress on National Security and Risks of Climate Change
CEO and Founder of the Single Subject Amendment, Wayne Sutton “Spider” Webb, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 following a protracted battle with cancer. [Read more…] about Single Subject Amendment Founder, W.S. “Spider” Webb Loses Battle to Cancer
Investigators with Madison Police Department, along with FDLE agents, arrested De’Vante Jaquan Washington, 25, of Madison for homicide after the shooting death of 23-year-old Quantavious Damariuse Wilson. [Read more…] about Madison PD, FDLE arrest man for homicide
Commissioner of Agriculture Nicole “Nikki” Fried and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent a joint letter to congressional leadership in support of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. [Read more…] about Fried & Patronis to Congress: Vote on SAFE Banking Act Needed
