The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s (DEF) agreement to apply federal tax savings to offset storm restoration costs for Hurricane Michael, thereby avoiding a surcharge to DEF customers. [Read more…] about PSC Votes to Offset Storm Costs for Duke Energy Florida
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Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Update on Florida’s Threat Assessment Strategy
Governor Ron DeSantis today gave an update on the progress of the development of Florida’s threat assessment strategy, delivering opening remarks to begin a two-day meeting hosted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Commissioner Rick Swearingen. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Update on Florida’s Threat Assessment Strategy
Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Florida Black Public Schools on the National Register of Historic Places
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that Cocoa Junior High School in Brevard County and Havana Northside High School in Gadsden County have been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Florida Black Public Schools on the National Register of Historic Places
PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved the annual budget for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), keeping the monthly surcharge—applied to landline customer bills—at its current 10 cents. [Read more…] about PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
$192,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
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The Florida Lottery today announced that a FANTASY 5® top prize-winning ticket worth $192,899.05 remains unclaimed. [Read more…] about $192,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards
Awards recognize contributions to electric utility industry and public power
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today announced three Florida public power leaders were honored with American Public Power Association (APPA) national awards. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards
Attorney General Moody to Hold News Conference on NO SCAM Price Gouging App
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Attorney General Ashley Moody will hold a news conference on the NO SCAM price gouging app Tuesday, June 11 at the Attorney General’s Miami Office. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Hold News Conference on NO SCAM Price Gouging App
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing in The Villages
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Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks and hold a bill signing ceremony in The Villages on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing in The Villages
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced a newly-created Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces New Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee