During today’s State Board of Education meeting, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Louis Algaze as the Executive Director of the Florida Virtual School (FLVS). [Read more…] about State Board of Education Appoints Dr. Louis Algaze to Serve as Florida Virtual School Executive Director
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One Week Left to File Claims for Rental Car Fee Refunds
Attorney General Ashley Moody is reminding drivers that the deadline to submit claims for refunds in connection to the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. settlement is approaching. [Read more…] about One Week Left to File Claims for Rental Car Fee Refunds
Public Information Open House for Wekiva Parkway Section 7B
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a pre-construction public information open house about the Wekiva Parkway Section 7B project in Seminole County to review the anticipated non-tolled road improvements. [Read more…] about Public Information Open House for Wekiva Parkway Section 7B
Florida Lottery Players Now Have More Days To Play CASH4LIFE®
Beginning today, you can play the multi-state Draw game, CASH4LIFE®, any day of the week! [Read more…] about Florida Lottery Players Now Have More Days To Play CASH4LIFE®
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $40 Million Available Through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
DEO and EFI Now Accepting Economic Development Project Proposals
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) are accepting economic development project proposals for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $40 Million Available Through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
Insurance Awareness Day: Little-known Facts with Big Impact
FSLA Highlights Behind-the-scenes Coverage for Risk-takers
Insurance Awareness Day traditionally serves to remind consumers to review insurance coverage: home, auto, life and health. [Read more…] about Insurance Awareness Day: Little-known Facts with Big Impact
REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle
Knowledge gap on the severity of the storm; many
unwilling to help Northwest Florida neighbors in need
A new survey finds that more than two in five Floridians mistakenly think life has returned to normal in the Panhandle and nearly half would do nothing to help the thousands of people whose lives have been turned upside down by Hurricane Michael’s disastrous landfall last October. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Survey: Many Floridians Unaware Damage Remains in Post-Michael Panhandle
New Interstate Access Opens in Viera
Exit 193 Opens to Traffic
Monday morning July 1 is the highly anticipated opening date of the new ramps that give motorists full access to and from Interstate 95 (I-95) at Exit 193/Viera Boulevard, as well as continued use of the new diverging diamond interchange (DDI). [Read more…] about New Interstate Access Opens in Viera
CFO Jimmy Patronis: 6 Tips for Insurance Awareness Day
In recognition of June 28 as Insurance Awareness Day, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is encouraging Floridians to ensure they are adequately protected in the event of a major loss or natural disaster and recommends consumers conduct an insurance checkup at least once a year to review all their insurance policies, coverages, and deductibles. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: 6 Tips for Insurance Awareness Day
Senator Powell refiles legislation to create statewide Census Complete Count Committee
The action comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision
Thursday that blocks citizenship question on the U.S. Census
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to block a citizenship question in the 2020 Census, state Senator Bobby Powell (District 30) announced today that he has refiled legislation to create a Statewide Census Complete Count Committee to ensure that Florida receives an accurate population count. [Read more…] about Senator Powell refiles legislation to create statewide Census Complete Count Committee