Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael and met with Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison, as well as the department’s Florida Forest Service teams, to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts.
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More than $2 billion up for grabs this week from America’s soaring jackpots
Multi-state Jackpots offer $2.22 Billion Combined
Players have a chance to win big this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $2.22 billion. On Friday, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rolled to an estimated $1.6 billion; on Saturday, the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $620 million. [Read more…] about More than $2 billion up for grabs this week from America’s soaring jackpots
Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election
Secretary of State Ken Detzner today reminds Florida voters of the early voting options available for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 6. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election
Florida Department of Education Honors Five Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff recognized five outstanding Miami employers for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Honors Five Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
State Board of Education to Meet in Crystal River
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The State Board of Education will meet this week in Crystal River. [Read more…] about State Board of Education to Meet in Crystal River
Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today 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. Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, the lowest since February 2007, and decreased by 7.3 percentage points since December 2010; this drop is faster than the national decline of 5.6 percentage points. [Read more…] about Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Update on Hurricane Recovery Efforts
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services continues to provide response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Update on Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Liberty County
Governor Rick Scott visited the Liberty County Emergency Operations Center in Bristol and has been in constant communication with local officials and emergency management in Liberty County. The following information has been reported to the State Emergency Response Team and includes specific actions the state has taken to aid the residents of Liberty County impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Liberty County
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot rises to $1 billion
Multi-state Jackpots offer $1.47 Billion Combined
Players have a chance to win big this weekend as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $1.43 billion. On Friday morning, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rose to an estimated $1.0 billion; and the POWERBALL jackpot rose to $470 million. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot rises to $1 billion
Gov. Scott: Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in over Eleven-and-a-Half Years
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, the lowest since February 2007, and a decrease of 7.3 percentage points since December 2010; this drop is faster than the national decline of 5.6 percentage points. Florida businesses have created 1,637,100 jobs since December 2010 and 17,700 private-sector jobs in September. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in over Eleven-and-a-Half Years
