This holiday season, the Florida Lottery is encouraging players, retailers and the public to support responsible play. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery encourages responsible play this holiday season
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Ring in the new year with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery today introduces four new Scratch-Off games that offer over 19.5 million winning tickets and more than $144 million in total cash prizes! The games, $500,000 CASH BLAST, 2019 NEW YEAR’S DOUBLER, LOTERIA, and SILVER AND GOLD, range in price from $1 to $5. [Read more…] about Ring in the new year with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Senator Perry Announces Alachua County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Senator Keith Perry, Chair of the Alachua County Legislative Delegation, makes the following announcement regarding the delegation public hearing and deadlines. [Read more…] about Senator Perry Announces Alachua County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Senate Democrats begin process to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nominating process
Court packing and lack of diversity in judicial picks spur drive for legislative action
Senate Democrats on Friday announced their intention to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nomination process, a move that comes in response to wide-spread criticism that the judiciary has become highly politicized and no longer reflects the diversity of the people of this state. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats begin process to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nominating process
Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Florida Little League Participation Fees
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the arrest of Daniel Ptak for grand theft and allegedly acting as a money services business without a license.
FDLE agents arrest Altamonte Springs man for child pornography
FDLE agents today arrested Joshua Milligan, 19, of 976 Vineridge Run, Altamonte Springs, on 10 charges for possession of child pornography. Altamonte Springs Police Department is a member of the FDLE Cybercrime Task Force and assisted in this investigation. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Altamonte Springs man for child pornography
Statewide coalition encourages Floridians to be proactive about driving skills and plan for a safe transition from driving
National Campaign Starts December 3
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Safe Mobility for Life Program and Coalition invites all Floridians to participate in the national Older Driver Safety Awareness Week beginning Monday, December 3 through Friday, December 7. [Read more…] about Statewide coalition encourages Floridians to be proactive about driving skills and plan for a safe transition from driving
Detour on U.S. 441/Orange Blossom Trail at Railroad Crossing
Motorists will encounter a one-day detour on U.S. 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) at the railroad crossing between Shader and Silver Star roads, from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, for signal safety upgrade work at the railroad crossing. [Read more…] about Detour on U.S. 441/Orange Blossom Trail at Railroad Crossing
Construction to begin early 2019 to reconstruct State Road A1A in Flagler County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has executed a contract to construct improvements along State Road (S.R.) A1A in Flagler County to repair damage caused by Hurricane Matthew and to fortify the roadway against future events. [Read more…] about Construction to begin early 2019 to reconstruct State Road A1A in Flagler County
Eastbound I-4 in Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight on Nov. 30
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between Gore Street and State Road (S.R.) 408 is closing at 10 p.m. on November 30 and will reopen by 5 a.m. on December 1. [Read more…] about Eastbound I-4 in Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight on Nov. 30