Community Health Centers in the Florida Panhandle are still open and providing care for patients in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Mobile medical units are being activated to treat patients in areas with severe damage and limited accessibility. [Read more…] about Community Health Centers Providing Critical Treatment and Services Following Hurricane Michael
Government
Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Extends Early Voting & Vote-By-Mail Options for
Hurricane Survivors while Protecting Election Integrity
Last week, Hurricane Michael made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in Florida’s Panhandle. It devastated homes, businesses, infrastructure and left 400,000 people without power. With the General Election less than three weeks away, this unprecedented storm has impacted the normal operations of administering an election in counties that were hit hardest. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Florida Lottery warns citizens of MEGA MILLIONS® scam
The Florida Lottery is warning citizens of a lottery scam involving MEGA MILLIONS® in which scammers are sending emails to the public indicating they may have won $1 million, in an effort to obtain personal and financial information. Do not respond to these emails; if you have not purchased a MEGA MILLIONS ticket, you cannot win a prize. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery warns citizens of MEGA MILLIONS® scam
Hurricane Michael Public Power Outage and Restoration Update
As of this morning, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is reporting a total of 4,995 north Florida public power utility customers are without power following Hurricane Michael, which ravaged the Panhandle last week. [Read more…] about Hurricane Michael Public Power Outage and Restoration Update
America’s rising jackpots offer two chances to win big this weekend
Multi-state Jackpots offer $1.4 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 $1.4 billion. On Thursday morning, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rose to an estimated $970 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $430 million after Wednesday night’s draw. [Read more…] about America’s rising jackpots offer two chances to win big this weekend
Florida Lottery reaches new milestone of $34 billion in contributions to education over 30 years
The Florida Lottery announced today its latest transfer to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) has brought its life-to-date education contributions to $34 billion over the past 30 years. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery reaches new milestone of $34 billion in contributions to education over 30 years
Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Jackson County
Governor Rick Scott has been in constant communication with local officials and emergency management in Jackson 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 Jackson County impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Jackson County
Gov. Scott: More Housing Aid Coming to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Rick Scott announced today that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is helping families displaced by Hurricane Michael find affordable rental housing through Socialserve. Florida residents displaced by Hurricane Michael can visit the affordable rental housing locator service, FloridaHousingSearch.org, to find available units in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Housing Aid Coming to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians
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 Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians
Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Bay County
Governor Rick Scott has been in constant communication with local officials and emergency management in Bay 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 Bay County impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Response in Bay County
