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Good news for SunRail riders along the southern expansion route. The SunRail team and Bombardier—SunRail’s operations and maintenance contractor—are running special late-night trains heading southbound from Church Street Station. [Read more…] about SunRail Running Later Southbound Trains for Game Nights
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be awarding an additional $2.6 million in funding to assist Floridians impacted by the Limerock Wildfire in Eastpoint with the repairing and rebuilding of their homes in Franklin County. This funding is in addition to the 24 travel trailers that were purchased in July to aid the victims of the fire. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding Moody’s credit reporting agency’s recent report about the financial impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting for the proposed Kirkman Road Extension on Thursday, Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in the West Concourse, Room W315. The proposed improvements include extending Kirkman Road from Universal Boulevard to Carrier Drive. [Read more…] about Kirkman Road Extension Input Opportunity
Governor Rick Scott today announced that he is directing an immediate $765,000 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to support red tide response. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs Additional Resources for Red Tide Testing; Atlantic Coast Counties Receiving $1.3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup
This Halloween, Attorney General Pam Bondi is releasing trick-or-treating safety tips and urging parents to utilize a new Florida Department of Law Enforcement application. [Read more…] about Make Safe Trick-Or-Treating Preparations This Halloween
Over the next 10 years, the state’s solar energy use will increase by 44 percent, according to the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council. As part of Florida’s total electric generating resources, renewables are expected to increase from the current 2 percent to 8 percent. [Read more…] about Florida Electric Utilities’ Plan for Future Renewables Growth
Ramps and roadways at the Interstate 4 (I-4) and State Road (S.R.) 408 interchange are continuing to be a major focal point of I-4 Ultimate construction. [Read more…] about Nightly Construction Activity at I-4 and S.R. 408 Interchange Planned for Next Three Weeks
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s (DEF) termination agreement with Ridge Generating Station, L.P. (Ridge) that is expected to save DEF customers between $30 and $35 million. [Read more…] about PSC’s Action Saves Duke Energy Customers Millions of Dollars
Governor Rick Scott today announced eight awards for $28.6 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature last year, provides funding for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Projects
