FDLE agents today arrested Evan Eiselin, 26, of 10639 Demilo Place, Orlando, on 10 charges for possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Orlando man on 10 counts of child pornography
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SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
Quiet Zone and Grade Crossing Preemption Testing
Drivers and passersby can expect to see SunRail train activity this weekend on the railroad tracks in the vicinity of the City of Longwood. SunRail is performing testing related to the implementation of future quiet zones and signal preemption at grade crossings. [Read more…] about SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott last night announced the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month student and teacher contest winners. This year’s theme was “A Celebration of Innovative Hispanic-American Leaders,” and the winners were honored during the annual Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the Florida Governor’s Mansion. [Read more…] about Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners
OFR to Participate in a $26 Million Multi-State Settlement with LPL Financial LLC
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that the agency will participate in a settlement with LPL Financial LLC to repurchase from investors certain securities sold since October 2006 and to pay administrative penalties of $499,000 to Florida upon entering the final order. [Read more…] about OFR to Participate in a $26 Million Multi-State Settlement with LPL Financial LLC
CONSUMER ALERT: Don’t Fall Victim to Holiday Charitable Donation Scams
The holiday season is here and that means charitable donation scams are too. Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warns Floridians to be on alert for online charitable donation scams, typically using reputable crowdfunding websites such as GoFundMe, RocketHub, or YouCaring. [Read more…] about CONSUMER ALERT: Don’t Fall Victim to Holiday Charitable Donation Scams
Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Lowest Since January 2007
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida businesses have created more than 1.64 million jobs since December 2010, including 21,200 private-sector jobs in October. Over the past year, 241,500 new private-sector jobs were created in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Lowest Since January 2007
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Warns of Holiday Fire Hazards, Offers 8 Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the number one day for home cooking fires. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis warned today of the fire hazards of frying a turkey and released the following eight safety tips to avoid a holiday disaster.
All 67 Florida Counties Have Experienced a Drop in Unemployment Since December 2010
Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that Florida’s private-sector job growth continues to outpace the nation and every county in Florida has experienced a drop in unemployment since December 2010. [Read more…] about All 67 Florida Counties Have Experienced a Drop in Unemployment Since December 2010
Gov. Scott Appoints Seven to Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of seven to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Seven to Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County
WB I-4 Exit to EB Maitland Blvd. Shifting to Permanent Configuration on November 16
Motorists heading to eastbound Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) from westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) will use a new ramp come the morning of November 16. [Read more…] about WB I-4 Exit to EB Maitland Blvd. Shifting to Permanent Configuration on November 16
