U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)’s South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act passed the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on Wednesday. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Advances
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Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Climate Change & Energy
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement on climate change and energy issues: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Climate Change & Energy
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Florida Businesses to Recruit and Employ Veterans on Hire a Veteran Day
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) celebrate national Hire a Veteran Day by encouraging Florida businesses to recruit and employ veterans. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Florida Businesses to Recruit and Employ Veterans on Hire a Veteran Day
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Two Jacksonville Police Officers for Saving Woman’s Life
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to two Jacksonville Sheriff Police Officers for saving a woman from a burning vehicle. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Two Jacksonville Police Officers for Saving Woman’s Life
DeSantis underscores electric vehicles and infrastructure as priority one for Volkswagen settlement
Governor Ron DeSantis today spoke at Florida’s Turnpike Headquarters about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) draft plan of the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement and underscored the great need for Florida to advance electric vehicles (EVs) including expanding electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. [Read more…] about DeSantis underscores electric vehicles and infrastructure as priority one for Volkswagen settlement
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan for Expansion of Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a plan to significantly expand Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure by increasing the number of charging stations along major thoroughfares throughout the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan for Expansion of Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Lakeland man receives $1 million birthday gift after playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Wadsonley Lubin, of Lakeland, claimed a $1 million prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, four days after his 29th birthday. [Read more…] about Lakeland man receives $1 million birthday gift after playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
RoadWatch Advisory for SR 70/Robert McGee Road Highlands County
What: SR 70 approximately 2000 feet east of Robert McGee Road: Permit project for environmental spill: Crews will be removing contaminated soil from a spill in this area. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for SR 70/Robert McGee Road Highlands County
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Congress Passage of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on Congress passing legislation extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through 2092. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Congress Passage of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Cuts to Food Stamp Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new proposed rules that would end food stamp eligibility for 3 million Americans. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Cuts to Food Stamp Eligibility
