Following the historic landfall of Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urged the FCC to recommend best practices to pre-position equipment so companies are prepared to make repairs quickly after a hurricane passes, sending a letter and speaking with FCC Chairman Pai regarding the detrimental impact to telecommunications. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: FCC Report Underscores Vital Need for Post-Disaster Telecommunication Improvements
Government
Commissioner Nikki Fried Addresses Florida Congressional Delegation in Washington
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today appeared before Members of Congress from Florida to discuss key issues facing the agriculture industry. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Addresses Florida Congressional Delegation in Washington
New SunRail App Makes its Debut
SunRail is pleased to announce today the release of the new SunRail App. [Read more…] about New SunRail App Makes its Debut
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting May 30, 2019
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. at the MetroPlan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting May 30, 2019
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Multi-Agency Mental Health and Substance Abuse Initiative: Hope for Healing Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the establishment of Hope for Healing Florida, a new multi-agency mental health and substance abuse campaign. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Multi-Agency Mental Health and Substance Abuse Initiative: Hope for Healing Florida
Consumer Alert: Crowdsourcing Scams Exploit Good Intentions
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert about crowdsourcing charity scams. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Crowdsourcing Scams Exploit Good Intentions
Florida Folklife Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Florida Folklife Program is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the Florida Folk Festival on May 24-26, 2019 at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Folklife Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Study on Voting Rights and Calls for Public Comment
The Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will conduct a study of voting rights to examine the extent to which Florida residents have free, equal access to exercise their right to vote without regard to race, color, disability status, national origin, age, religion, and/or sex. [Read more…] about Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Study on Voting Rights and Calls for Public Comment
First Lady Casey DeSantis to Make a Major Announcement in Tampa
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First Lady Casey DeSantis will make a major announcement at Roland Park K-8 Magnet School on Thursday, May 16th, 2019. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis to Make a Major Announcement in Tampa
Governor DeSantis Directs Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to Address Voluntary Pre-K Readiness Rates
The Florida Department of Education today released the 2017-18 Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) readiness rates, and 42% of children who participated in VPK were not ready for kindergarten. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Directs Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to Address Voluntary Pre-K Readiness Rates
