The Florida Lottery today launched a new family of holiday-themed Scratch-Off games. The four new games, $2,000,000 HOLIDAY BONUS, $1,000,000 HOLIDAY BONUS, $50,000 HOLIDAY BONUS and $10,000 HOLIDAY BONUS, offer more than $167 million in cash prizes and feature more than 17.5 million winning tickets! [Read more…] about Four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery make the perfect gifts this holiday season
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Mobility Week Event in Daytona Beach
White Cane Event Starts off Central Florida Events
Mobility Week gets underway this weekend with a White Cane/Pedestrian Safety Awareness event hosted by a coalition of organizations, which aims to educate drivers, and others, about pedestrian safety laws; specifically, about the White Cane Law that requires drivers to come to a complete stop for pedestrians with a white cane, guide dog or mobility aid. [Read more…] about Mobility Week Event in Daytona Beach
Florida PSC Commission Conference/Gulf Power Tax Act Hearing Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Items scheduled for consideration can be found here. Public comment may be taken on any item noticed for public participation. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commission Conference/Gulf Power Tax Act Hearing Set for Tuesday
Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery in Bay County
Governor Rick Scott was today joined by Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence to receive a briefing from officials at Tyndall Air Force Base. Governor Scott, Vice President Pence and Second Lady Pence also visited the Hiland Park Baptist Church to thank first responders and volunteers, as well as meet with families impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery in Bay County
Commissioner Gary F. Clark’s Statement on Linemen Fatalities
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of the three lineworkers in Washington County. Following Hurricane Michael, these three men, along with countless others, worked around-the-clock to restore power and return normalcy to the people in areas that were devastated. They will forever be remembered and are the perfect illustration of the dedication of linemen all across the nation. [Read more…] about Commissioner Gary F. Clark’s Statement on Linemen Fatalities
U.S. 27 at Benton Street Trail Crossing Public Hearing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public hearing on proposed plans to improve safety on U.S. 27/North 14th Street at the Benton Street Trail Crossing (north of Center Street). Proposed improvements consist of reconfiguring both sides of the trail crossing, and installing a raised pedestrian refuge island in the center turn lane to include new signs and flashing beacons. [Read more…] about U.S. 27 at Benton Street Trail Crossing Public Hearing
State Board of Education Passes Resolution to Retain Commissioner Pam Stewart to Build on Gains in Student Achievement
During the State Board of Education meeting, the State Board of Education today unanimously voted to keep Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart in her position for an additional year to help ensure Florida remains on this positive trajectory. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Passes Resolution to Retain Commissioner Pam Stewart to Build on Gains in Student Achievement
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to Present 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will present the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards at the Florida Farm Bureau meeting in St. Augustine tomorrow, Oct. 26. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to Present 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
Jackpot fever continues as POWERBALL® climbs to $750 million!
4th largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history
The jackpot for Saturday’s POWERBALL® drawing has reached an estimated $750 million. The POWERBALL jackpot has rolled 21 times since August 15, 2018, generating more than $42.1 million in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). [Read more…] about Jackpot fever continues as POWERBALL® climbs to $750 million!
Florida PSC Meetings Set for Monday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a workshop to discuss Florida’s electric utilities’ Ten-Year Site Plans, designed to identify system upgrades and modifications needed to maintain adequate reliability over the next ten years. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Meetings Set for Monday
