The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5-7 p.m. about the proposed improvements to U.S. 17/92 (Orlando Avenue) (Also known as State Road (S.R.) 15/S.R. 600) from south of Nottingham Street to south of Monroe Avenue. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Avenue) Improvements
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver a Message on Holding Government Officials Accountable
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a statement on holding government officials accountable in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, January 11, 2019.
All interested media are welcome to attend
Event Details:
WHAT: Statement on Holding Government Officials Accountable
WHO: Governor Ron DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Attorney General Ashley Moody
WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Arrival time: 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ron Cochran Public Safety Complex Courtyard
2601 West Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Major Dave Holmes (954) 868-1939
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Resignations of Governing Board Members of South Florida Water Management District
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis called for the immediate resignations of all governing board members of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The announcement was made during a stop in Stuart to discuss the Governor’s major water policy reforms to protect and improve Florida’s water resources.
ICYMI: Mast Statement On Governor DeSantis Calling For Resignation Of Entire South Florida Water Management District Board
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) yesterday released the following statement applauding Governor Ron DeSantis for his action requesting the resignation of the entire South Florida Water Management District Board:
Governor Ron DeSantis’ New Enterprise Florida & Department of Economic Opportunity Leaders to Join 2019 Economic Outlook and Jobs Summit
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis’ New Enterprise Florida & Department of Economic Opportunity Leaders to Join 2019 Economic Outlook and Jobs Summit
Leading Economist & Thought Leaders Expected to ‘Double-Down’ on Florida ‘Stock’
Newly inaugurated Governor Ron DeSantis’ choices to lead Florida’s leading jobs-focused agencies – Enterprise Florida, Inc., and the Department of Economic Opportunity – will be among the featured speakers during the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2019 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit in Orlando where job predictions, industry trends, small business issues and more will be released as part of the day-long agenda.
District One Northern Counties Roadwatch Report #2 for Week of January 13, 2019
This weekly report is prepared by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects.
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Seeks Details on Governor’s Water Policy Proposal
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issued the following statement following the release of Governor Ron DeSantis executive order on water policy reforms:
“While I am encouraged that Governor DeSantis is taking the first steps to address the dire water pollution crisis facing Florida, I am concerned by the lack of details in his directive.
On Ramp from WB S.R. 200 to NB I-75 Closing for Five Nights
Motorists traveling westbound on State Road (S.R.) 200 (Southwest College Road) heading to northbound Interstate 75 (I-75) should be aware that the on ramp will be closed nightly beginning Sunday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; weather permitting.
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Mast, Bipartisan Members Introduce Bill To Pay Members of Coast Guard During Shutdown
Last night, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)—along with Representatives Peter Defazio, Bennie Thompson and John Garamendi—introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation that would provide funding for the United States Coast Guard and ensure that active duty and reserve members of the Coast Guard are paid during the government shutdown.
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and today Attorney General Ashley Moody is raising awareness to fight human trafficking. Attorney General Moody encourages all Floridians to take an active role to help combat this modern-day slavery.
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