State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach) received one of the 2019 Legislator of the Year awards from the Florida Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on Friday, July 19 at their annual Leadership Convention. [Read more…] about Florida PTA recognizes State Senator Bobby Powell as one of the 2019 Legislators of the Year
Government
Babcock Street Alternatives Public Meeting
Options include widening, bicycle and pedestrian
features, and intersection and safety improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an alternatives public meeting for the Babcock Street/ County Road (C.R.) 507 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. [Read more…] about Babcock Street Alternatives Public Meeting
Florida Healthy Kids Board Approves New Health Plan Awards
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors recently approved contracts for three health insurance companies to provide subsidized Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and full-pay health insurance coverage through the Florida Healthy Kids plan, which serves school-aged children from age five through the end of age 18. [Read more…] about Florida Healthy Kids Board Approves New Health Plan Awards
A Talented Workforce and the Rising Probability of a Recession Leave Florida’s Small Businesses Feeling Uncertain
Latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey Shows
While Florida’s small businesses continue boosting the state’s economy, finding qualified workers to fill available jobs tops the list of issues keeping small business owners up at night, survey results from the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Third Quarter Small Business Index Survey show. [Read more…] about A Talented Workforce and the Rising Probability of a Recession Leave Florida’s Small Businesses Feeling Uncertain
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the Florida Trucking Association Annual Conference
Governor Ron DeSantis today spoke at the Florida Trucking Association Annual Conference. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the Florida Trucking Association Annual Conference
SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting August 1, 2019
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Thursday, August 1, 2019. [Read more…] about SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting August 1, 2019
Orlando woman claims top prize in the $500,000 FLAMINGO MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Shamim Plumber, 51, of Orlando, claimed a top prize in the $500,000 FLAMINGO MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Orlando woman claims top prize in the $500,000 FLAMINGO MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game
Continuous Closure of the Eastbound U.S. 92 On Ramp to Southbound I-95
Various closures within the Interstate 95 (I-95) Widening and Systems Interchange project
next week including complete nighttime closure of I-95 from U.S. 92 to LPGA Boulevard
Motorists traveling in the Daytona Beach area should anticipate various closures within the Interstate 92 (I-95) Widening and Systems Interchange project limits. [Read more…] about Continuous Closure of the Eastbound U.S. 92 On Ramp to Southbound I-95
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Private-Sector Industries Continue to Create More Jobs for Floridians
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida’s private-sector industries are creating more jobs for Floridians and Florida’s economy continues to remain strong. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Private-Sector Industries Continue to Create More Jobs for Floridians
Additional Lane to Open Next Week on U.S. 192
Work to begin on Florida’s Turnpike off ramp
Marking the latest milestone on the U.S. 192 widening project, drivers will now be able to travel on all three westbound lanes between Oak Street and Aeronautical Drive starting next week. [Read more…] about Additional Lane to Open Next Week on U.S. 192
