The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its second citrus crop forecast for the 2018-2019 season, projecting 77 million boxes of oranges and 84.6 million boxes of citrus in total. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on Citrus Crop Forecast
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FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 27 and SR 64 intersection in Highlands County
Highlands County
US 27 from West Townsend Street to Batts Street and on SR 64 from US 27 to Self Avenue: Construction project: Crews are replacing existing roadway with concrete pavement on US 27 southbound from West Pleasant Street to Paulk Street, US 27 northbound from Dyal Street to West Hill Street, and on SR 64 from Self Avenue to US 27. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 27 and SR 64 intersection in Highlands County
FDLE agents arrest St. Cloud man for child pornography
FDLE agents today arrested Daniel Adam Taylor, 39, 1411 Michigan Ave., St. Cloud, for 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest St. Cloud man for child pornography
Informational Open House for Wekiva Parkway Section 8
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a pre-construction informational open house about the Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Project in Seminole County. [Read more…] about Informational Open House for Wekiva Parkway Section 8
Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Safety Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety and operational improvements on U.S. 17/92 (North Main Street/North Orange Blossom Trail) between U.S. 92 (Vine Street) and West Hilda Street. The hearing will be held at Osceola County Administration Building in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 17/92 Safety Improvements
CFO Jimmy Patronis Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has been on the ground in the Panhandle affected counties since Hurricane Michael made landfall. He has been in constant communication with emergency management, local, state, and federal officials to assist with anything they may need. CFO Patronis is focused now on stopping post-storm fraud and urges Floridians to call his Insurance Help Line at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO to report anything suspicious.
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Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City
Sen. Book to receive the “Heroes Among Us” award
For her efforts to increase education and awareness of child sexual abuse prevention throughout the country and the world, Florida State Senator Lauren Book will be honored at the Glamour Magazine annual Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City. [Read more…] about Sen. Lauren Book to be Recognized at Glamour Magazine 2018 Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City
Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa
The Florida Department of Transportation announced today that it has received a single proposal from Brightline in response to the Department’s advertisement for Request for Proposals (RFP). [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation receives proposal to provide intercity passenger rail service between Orlando and Tampa
Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today was awarded an American Public Power Association Excellence in Public Power Communications Award of Merit in the web and social media category (Class D). [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association
Excellence Award Winner from Sumter County
The acting secretary for the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway is this year’s recipient of the Florida Scenic Highways Program’s highest honor; the Garry Balogh Inspiring Excellence Award. [Read more…] about Excellence Award Winner from Sumter County
