The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) supports utilities bringing solar energy to communities and approved today a one-year extension of Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Voluntary Solar Partnership (VSP) program. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Extends FPL’s Voluntary Solar Partnership Program
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FDOT Public Information Meeting for SR 70 Improvements from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road) in Manatee County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public information meeting about the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the proposed improvements along SR 70 from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road). The project is in Manatee County, Florida. [Read more…] about FDOT Public Information Meeting for SR 70 Improvements from Lorraine Road to CR 675 (Waterbury Road) in Manatee County
Sen. Nelson’s remarks on the Senate floor
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) spoke on the Senate floor today about the future of the nation’s space program and the importance of continuing to invest in new technologies to explore the heavens and one day take humans to Mars. [Read more…] about Sen. Nelson’s remarks on the Senate floor
Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
Governor Rick Scott today visited Tyndall Elementary School to welcome students back to the school for the first time since Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
Commissioner Andrew Fay Shares Cyber Security Expertise at Harvard Electricity Policy Group
With the growing importance and challenges of cyber security on the electric grid, Florida Public Service Commissioner Andrew Giles Fay was invited to address this topic at the Harvard Electricity Policy Group (HEPG) meeting on Thursday, December 6, in West Palm Beach. [Read more…] about Commissioner Andrew Fay Shares Cyber Security Expertise at Harvard Electricity Policy Group
Kirkman Road Extension Public Hearing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public hearing for the Kirkman Road Extension project. The proposed improvements include extending Kirkman Road from Universal Boulevard to Carrier Drive. [Read more…] about Kirkman Road Extension Public Hearing
Juvenile Arrests in Florida Drop to Historic 43-Year Low
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice announced today that the number of juvenile arrests continued to decline in 2017-2018, according to the latest delinquency report released by the agency. [Read more…] about Juvenile Arrests in Florida Drop to Historic 43-Year Low
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos as Chair of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the appointment today of Dr. Stephanie E. Haridopolos as Chair of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos as Chair of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors
Gov. Scott Announces the Launch of Tourism Assistance Programs Following Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott today announced the launch of two VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Michael assistance programs to aid local tourism businesses in the counties that were included in the FEMA major disaster declaration on October 11. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces the Launch of Tourism Assistance Programs Following Hurricane Michael
Gov. Scott Statement on the Loss of Floridian and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard
Governor Rick Scott today issued the below statement regarding the death of Marine Corps Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard following a warplane crash off the coast of Japan this week. Governor Scott will honor the memory and sacrifice of Capt. Resilard, who was originally from Miramar, by ordering the lowering of flags when appropriate. The details on the lowering of flags will be announced in the coming days. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Statement on the Loss of Floridian and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard
