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The United States House of Representatives today passed legislation to rename the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge after Nathaniel “Nat” Reed, who passed away in July. [Read more…] about Congress Passes Bill Renaming Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge After Nathaniel Reed
At Wyndham Destinations headquarters in Orlando, Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida businesses have created more than 1.67 million private-sector jobs since December 2010, including 23,000 private-sector jobs in November. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces November Jobs Numbers at Wyndham Destinations
The Republic of France and the State of Florida, represented by Consul General of France in Miami Clément Leclerc and Secretary of State Ken Detzner, respectively, signed a Declaration of Intention outlining a historic partnership to research, protect and preserve the Trinité shipwreck located off the coast of Cape Canaveral in Florida. [Read more…] about Republic of France and State of Florida Sign Declaration of Intention to Embark on a Historic Partnership to Research and Preserve the Trinité Shipwreck
Senator Keith Perry, Chair of the Putnam County Legislative Delegation, makes the following announcement regarding the public hearing and deadlines. [Read more…] about Senator Perry Announces Putnam County Legislative Delegation Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will suspend most operations that involve lane closures or shoulder closures from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Some work may still occur off certain roadways. [Read more…] about Most Road Work Suspended for the Holidays
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jonathan Santamaria Espinet, 35, of 5104 Twine Street, Orlando for 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Orlando man for child pornography
The new year begins with an early January SunRail meeting as the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. The meeting takes place at 5 p.m. in the multipurpose room on the second floor at LYNX Central Station, 455 N. Garland Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. [Read more…] about SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 3, 2019
Governor Rick Scott today announced four awards for more than $29 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $29 Million Investment will Continue to Grow Jobs Across Florida
Governor Rick Scott today announced that November 2018 marked 44 consecutive months of the Orlando area having the highest job creation in the state, adding 60,800 new private-sector jobs in the past year, making the total number of new private-sector jobs created in the Orlando area 315,400 since December 2010. [Read more…] about Florida Private-Sector Job Creation Numbers
The Gadsden County Senior Center, Inc. might be one of Florida’s smaller venues, but you wouldn’t know from its flurry of activity. Earlier this year, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) joined the Center’s active schedule, and this outreach opportunity is being recognized with a PSC Helping Hand award. [Read more…] about Gadsden County Senior Center Named PSC Helping Hand
