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Motorists are advised of a detour on Silkwood Court at U.S. 17/92 beginning around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. Crews anticipate removing the detour by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan 21.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety improvements on State Road (S.R.) 551 (Goldenrod Road). The hearing will be held at the Orlando Wesleyan Church. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for S.R. 551 (Goldenrod Road) Resurfacing and Safety Improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement and hold a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, January 18th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in West Palm Beach
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is joining Commissions across the country to encourage a “Day of Utility Service” on Monday, January 21. [Read more…] about PSC Observes Dr. King Holiday as a National Day of Utility Service
Yesterday, Senator Gary Farmer (D-Fort Lauderdale) filed SB 372 authorizing smokable medical marijuana in order to bring Florida into compliance with a judge’s ruling that the Legislature’s implementing bill violated the intent of Amendment 2, which was overwhelmingly passed by more than 70% of voters in 2016. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Senator Gary Farmer Files Legislation to Authorize Smokable Medical Marijuana
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, Jan. 31 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 January 31, 2019
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to evaluate the exposure of U.S. service members and veterans to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Reps. Mast, Gabbard Continue Fight For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
FDLE agents yesterday arrested Cindy Jane Nigh, 61, of 480 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona, on grand theft. [Read more…] about ICYMI: FDLE Agents Arrest Former Public Defender Employee on Grand Theft
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution yesterday announced the arrest of a man accused of offenses related to unlawful sex with a minor including 22 counts of child pornography. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Child Pornography Victim Recruited While Playing Fortnite
Following news on the lack of resolution to the ongoing smokeable medical marijuana lawsuit and the Governor’s call on legislative leadership to take action to remedy the situation, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following:
