“Despite mounting pressure to back off or stand down, I have maintained that an independent, external investigation into PBSO’s handling of serial sex predator Jeffrey Epstein is both necessary and proper. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Governor Launching FDLE Investigation into PBSO/Epstein Work Release
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SunRail to Run Late Train for Orlando City v. Atlanta United FC
Tuesday night, Aug. 6
SunRail is again running a special southbound, late train from the Church Street Station south platform for Tuesday night’s Orlando City v. Atlanta United FC, U.S. Open Semifinal soccer match. [Read more…] about SunRail to Run Late Train for Orlando City v. Atlanta United FC
Senator Linda Stewart Re-Files Gun Safety Legislation after Weekend of Violence
Keeping a commitment first made after the massacre at Pulse Nightclub, state Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) on Monday re-filed legislation banning assault weapons in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Re-Files Gun Safety Legislation after Weekend of Violence
Lane Closures Scheduled on International Parkway
Construction activities as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429) will require daily lane closures this week and next week. [Read more…] about Lane Closures Scheduled on International Parkway
Road Ranger Helps Locate Person the Focus of a Silver Alert—Missing/Lost
Road Rangers Provide Valuable Service Daily
Quick action by Road Ranger Christopher Thomas on Friday helped reunite a family with a loved one. [Read more…] about Road Ranger Helps Locate Person the Focus of a Silver Alert—Missing/Lost
Shoulder Closures Scheduled for State Road 417 Ramp to I-4
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled nightly from 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 – Wednesday, Aug. 7, to close the shoulder of the State Road (S.R.) 417 ramp to westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Shoulder Closures Scheduled for State Road 417 Ramp to I-4
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $13 Million Awarded Through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan for Agricultural Producers
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced nearly $13 million has been awarded through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan for agricultural producers. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $13 Million Awarded Through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan for Agricultural Producers
AG Moody and FLHSMV Launch #SteerClearOfFraudOAG Campaign with a Million Dollars in Restitution for Florida Drivers
Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles today launched the #SteerClearOfFraudOAG campaign. [Read more…] about AG Moody and FLHSMV Launch #SteerClearOfFraudOAG Campaign with a Million Dollars in Restitution for Florida Drivers
FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
This week is “National Stop on Red Week”, and from Aug. 4 to 10, members of Florida’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition will be reminding everyone to STOP on RED including when making a right turn. [Read more…] about FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis To Address Long Term Care Professionals at FHCA Annual Conference
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will address more than 800 long term care professionals gathered in Orlando for Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) 2019 Annual Conference & Trade Show. [Read more…] about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis To Address Long Term Care Professionals at FHCA Annual Conference