On the heels of a newly-released report by the Trump administration detailing the very real threats posed by climate change, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today to urge his colleagues to act – and act now – to combat the effects of global warming and sea-level rise. [Read more…] about Nelson: Time to act on climate change is now
Government
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $157 Million for Rebuild Florida
Helping More Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced an additional $157 million for Rebuild Florida, totaling federal disaster recovery funding to $773 million for the program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $157 Million for Rebuild Florida
As Hurricane Season Ends, Efforts to Secure Flood Coverage Should Not
As the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season nears its end, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis are reminding consumers that now is not the time to be complacent when protecting yourself from the impacts of flooding. [Read more…] about As Hurricane Season Ends, Efforts to Secure Flood Coverage Should Not
Public Meeting Postponed for U.S. 27 Improvements
The following meeting is postponed until spring 2019: [Read more…] about Public Meeting Postponed for U.S. 27 Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation selects Brightline for Leasing Contract for rights of way for passenger rail
The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that an intended decision has been reached regarding the procurement for the leasing of rights of way owned by the department and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), for purposes of constructing and operating intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Transportation selects Brightline for Leasing Contract for rights of way for passenger rail
Nelson calls on Trump administration to stop undermining health care law
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today to blast the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine the nation’s existing health care law. [Read more…] about Nelson calls on Trump administration to stop undermining health care law
Feedback Opportunity for NASA Causeway Bridge Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public meeting on alternatives for the NASA Causeway Bridge Project Development and Environment Study. The meeting will be an open house on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4-7 p.m., at the Isaac Campbell Sr. Park’s Campbell Community Center located at 701 South Street in Titusville. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for NASA Causeway Bridge Improvements
Florida Chamber Foundation Releases Florida 2030 Recommendations to Make Government and Civics More Effective and Efficient
The Florida Chamber Foundation today released research on how Florida can align and leverage private, public and civic partners during its Florida 2030 Civic & Governance Pillar Rollout event. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber Foundation Releases Florida 2030 Recommendations to Make Government and Civics More Effective and Efficient
Florida crime drops in the first half of 2018
Crime continues to fall across Florida according to the 2018 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report. The report shows Florida’s crime volume dropped eight percent, or 24,564 fewer reported index crimes, compared to the first six months of 2017. [Read more…] about Florida crime drops in the first half of 2018
Florida-Grown Romaine Cleared as FDA Continues E. coli Outbreak Investigation
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have cleared Florida-grown romaine lettuce. [Read more…] about Florida-Grown Romaine Cleared as FDA Continues E. coli Outbreak Investigation
