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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and our Community Traffic Safety Teams remind motorists to take extra traffic safety precautions as students head back to school. [Read more…] about Back to School Traffic Safety Tips
With the start of a new school year at Florida universities and colleges fast approaching, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis encourages students and their families to evaluate the impact student loans will have on their future and long-term goals. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Student Loans – How Much Are You Really Borrowing?
The Florida Lottery introduced four new Scratch-Off games today that offer more than $152 million in total cash prizes. [Read more…] about Beat the summer heat with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
As millions of Florida children begin a new school year, Attorney General Ashley Moody is reaching out directly to students and parents with tips and resources. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Launches #BackToSchoolOAG Campaign as Students Begin the 2019-2020 Academic Year
In advance of today’s state Financial Impact Estimating Conference (FIEC) to determine portions of the economic impact of a ballot initiative to restructure Florida’s electricity market, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today pointed to independent financial impact research showing that the proposed amendment will cost $1.2 to $1.5 billion annually to state and local governments. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Financial Impact Study Shows Proposed Energy Ballot Measure Will Cost $1.2 Billion Annually
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced that The Villages Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lady Lake is one of just five long term and post-acute care providers nationwide to earn the 2019 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award. [Read more…] about The Villages Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Earns Highest National Distinction for Excellence in Quality Care
“In life and in death, Jeffrey Epstein did everything he could to escape accountability and silence survivors. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Jeffrey Epstein Death
FDLE agents arrested Richard D. Clayton, 26, of Winter Park for written threats to kill or do bodily harm after a joint investigation by FDLE, FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and Winter Park Police Department. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Winter Park man for threats made on social media
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-184, removing suspended City Commissioner for the City of Tallahassee, Florida, Scott Maddox, in accordance with section 112.51(5), Florida Statutes. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Removing Scott Maddox as Tallahassee City Commissioner
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the extension of the deadline for local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma to apply for grant funding through the $75 million Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension of Application Deadline for $75 Million Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program
