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Motorists are advised of weekend detours at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and U.S. 17/92 (Woodland Boulevard) in DeLand beginning around 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, weather permitting. [Read more…] about Weekend Detours at Plymouth Avenue and Woodland Boulevard in DeLand
Attorney General Pam Bondi today launched a tip site for people to report allegations of past child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Florida. The tip site is part of Attorney General Bondi’s ongoing investigation into all seven Catholic dioceses in the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting with the statewide investigation. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Launches Tip Site to Report Allegations of Past Child Sex Abuse by Catholic Priests in Florida
By a vote of 98 – 1, Congress today passed bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic.
Following is a list of the provisions U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) sponsored that were included in the sweeping bill approved by the Senate: [Read more…] about Nelson priorities authorized in sweeping opioid legislation
Cell phone spoofing is a massive problem that costs Florida families. Due to the out-of-control growth of cell phone spoofing and despite legislative efforts to ban it, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced he will work to deepen penalties for these scam artists and directs his office to begin investigating those who break this law. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Will Lead Charge for Severe Penalties, Criminal Investigations to End Cell Phone Spoofing in Florida
The NFL Youth Education Town (YET) Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Broward County helps improve clients’ lives by building self-esteem and developing values and skills. And, by teaching another life lesson—the importance of energy efficiency—the club has achieved the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) third quarter Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency. [Read more…] about Broward’s NFL YET Boys & Girls Club Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public hearing about the proposed design for the roundabout improvements for the intersection of SR 15/700 (US 98/441) at SE 18th Terrace in Okeechobee County. [Read more…] about Public Hearing for State Road 15/700 (US 98/441) at SE 18th Terrace Roundabout Improvement Project
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the news that Sen. Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange) has passed away. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis on the Passing of Sen. Dorothy Hukill
In recognition of National Farm to School Month this month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that Florida school districts purchased more than $59 million of Florida products during the 2017-2018 school year through the Farm to School initiative. [Read more…] about Florida Schools Serve More Than $59 Million of Florida Products Through Farm to School Initiative
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dorothy Hukill: [Read more…] about Statement from Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on Passing of Senator Dorothy Hukill
