The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold an emergency meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 to discuss a request from Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) to offer an Electric Restoration Payment Program. [Read more…] about PSC to Hear Florida Public Utilities Program Request on Monday
Government
Gov. Scott Orders Enhanced Security, Requests Additional Funding Following Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburgh
Governor Rick Scott today sent a letter to Florida’s Sheriffs and Police Chiefs requesting additional threat and security assessments at religious institutions in Florida. He also directed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to hold additional security meetings with faith leaders. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Orders Enhanced Security, Requests Additional Funding Following Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburgh
Attorney General Bondi Issues Emergency Rule to Help Children Suffering from Epilepsy
Attorney General Pam Bondi today issued an emergency rule to allow an estimated 4,000 Floridians—many of whom are children—access to life-changing medication. The emergency rule reschedules Epidiolex, a cannabinoid-based drug, from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 5 under Florida State Statutes. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Issues Emergency Rule to Help Children Suffering from Epilepsy
November Is Family Engagement in Education Month
Focus on the important role parents and
families play in their child’s education
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart today announced November as Family Engagement in Education Month. Family Engagement in Education Month focuses on schools and families working together to support learning for every child. [Read more…] about November Is Family Engagement in Education Month
Former Florida House Speakers Bense and Weatherford Launch REBUILD 850 Initiative to Help Promote Panhandle Recovery
Effort Will Keep Florida Panhandle Needs “Front and Center” and Encourage People to Donate, Volunteer, Visit, and Invest
Former Florida House Speakers Allan Bense and Will Weatherford, joined by a diverse group of dedicated partner organizations, today launched REBUILD 850, a new initiative to keep the continuing needs of communities in Florida’s Panhandle “front and center” following Hurricane Michael. The group issued a challenge for individuals, businesses, and organizations to donate, volunteer, visit, and invest to help the region, with Bense kicking off the effort by contributing $25,000 to the new initiative.
Gov. Scott: Pinellas County Awarded Additional $3 Million to Combat Red Tide, More Funding for Grants
Governor Rick Scott today directed an additional $3 million to Pinellas County through DEP’s red tide emergency funding, bringing the total of state funding for red tide to Pinellas County to $6.3 million. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Pinellas County Awarded Additional $3 Million to Combat Red Tide, More Funding for Grants
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $185,000 for Consumers in October
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered over $185,000 for Florida consumers during the month of October. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $185,000 for Consumers in October
Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 27 (North 14th Street) Safety Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. about safety and operational improvements on U.S. 27 (North 14th Street) at the Benton Street Trail Crossing (north of Center Street). The hearing will be held at The Leesburg Public Library. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for U.S. 27 (North 14th Street) Safety Improvements
Florida PSC Cost Recovery Clause Hearing Set for Monday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Cost Recovery Clause hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018. The hearing will determine 2019 fuel and purchased power, as well as other recovery charges for customers of Florida Power & Light Company; Duke Energy Florida, LLC; Tampa Electric Company; Gulf Power Company; and Florida Public Utilities Company. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Cost Recovery Clause Hearing Set for Monday
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Awards Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice honored Dan Wynne with the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award during a ceremony at the Restoring Hope Training Summit in Orlando. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Awards Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
