In a joint investigation with the Melbourne Police Department, Rockledge Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, FDLE agents recently arrested Harold Dale Shirey, Jr., 39, of 2268 Woodbury Road, Melbourne. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Melbourne man on drug charges
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: Weigh the Risks Before You Merge Health Records with Alexa
As recent news indicates that Amazon, Inc. is positioning Alexa, its cloud-based voice service, to track consumer prescriptions and relay personal health information, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urges consumers to be aware of the potential health data privacy risks. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Weigh the Risks Before You Merge Health Records with Alexa
Trio Arrested in Woodbridge Case
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation applauds the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s April 11, 2019, arrest of Robert Shapiro, Ivan Acevedo and Dane Roseman for their roles in the massive multi-state Ponzi scheme orchestrated by the Woodbridge Group of Companies, LLC. [Read more…] about Trio Arrested in Woodbridge Case
Nighttime I-95 Ramp Closures in Volusia and Flagler Counties
As part of an effort to improve lighting and signage at several interchanges along Interstate 95 (I-95), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled several ramp closures at the I-95 interchanges with U.S. 1 (Exit 273), Old Dixie Highway (Exit 278), State Road (S.R.) 100 (Exit 284), and Palm Coast Parkway (Exit 289) during the next two weeks. [Read more…] about Nighttime I-95 Ramp Closures in Volusia and Flagler Counties
Beware of Tax Scams and Identity Theft on Tax Return Filing Deadline
Today is the last day to file tax returns on time and Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging taxpayers to take precautions to avoid falling victim to tax-related identity theft and scams. [Read more…] about Beware of Tax Scams and Identity Theft on Tax Return Filing Deadline
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Appointment of Ron Bergeron to the South Florida Water Management District Board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Ronald M. “Alligator Ron” Bergeron to the board of the South Florida Water Management District. The appointment comes after the Florida Commission on Ethics voted 8-0 to adopt an advisory opinion allowing Bergeron to join the board.
“I am pleased the Florida Commission on Ethics reached a conclusion on this matter and I am happy Ron will be joining the board,” said Governor DeSantis. “He has devoted his life to the protection and restoration of our Everglades and water resources. I look forward to his leadership and the contributions he will bring to the district.”
Ronald M. Bergeron
Bergeron, 75, is the Founder and CEO of Bergeron Family of Companies. Bergeron started his first business, Bergeron Land Development, in 1965 and he is now one of the most successful and largest site development and roadway contractors in the state of Florida. In addition to his entrepreneurial efforts overseeing more than 40 successful companies, “Alligator Ron,” as he is known throughout Florida, has devoted considerable time and resources to protecting Florida’s wildlife and conservation efforts of the Florida Everglades. He has served two five-year terms as a board member of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
RoadWatch Advisory for SR 710 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710
WHAT: SR 70 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710: Permit project: Crews are setting poles along SR 70 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for SR 710 from SE 8th Avenue to SR 710
Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 40 first-line supervisors today from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 44. [Read more…] about Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
FDOT Palm Beach County Weekly Traffic Impact Report
April 12 through April 19, 2019
Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. [Read more…] about FDOT Palm Beach County Weekly Traffic Impact Report
Jay Trumbull Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
This week, State Representative Jay Trumbull marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall with a moving speech on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Jay Trumbull Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael