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Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which includes more than $291 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast, was approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $291 Million to Improve Water Quality Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Governor Rick Scott today spoke at the sixth annual Anti-Human Trafficking Summit in Orlando. Governor Scott highlighted $6.2 million in new funding in this year’s budget to provide services for victims of human trafficking, as well as the seven pieces of legislation he has signed since 2012 which help fight this horrific crime by establishing harsher penalties for human traffickers and providing enhanced services for survivors. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Attends Anti-Human Trafficking Summit
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the day Senate Bill 376, mental health benefits for first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), goes into effect. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
FDLE agents have requested warrants for the arrest of Roland Hartridge Lee, 38, formerly of 32451 Eaglewoods Trail, Sanford, and Juan Jose Sapeg, 37, formerly of 9906 River Crest Court, Orlando, on grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft. The charges stem from stolen goods at more than 30 Home Depot stores. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests suspects for grand theft, conspiracy
SR 64 at Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are constructing an interim improvement at the intersection of SR 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road with a continued focus on safety. The interim improvement consists of temporarily closing the left turn from westbound SR 64 onto Pope Road. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, Inc.
On Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2, during daytime and nighttime hours, motorists should expect the inside eastbound and westbound lanes closed at the intersection. Motorists should also expect the eastbound to northbound left-turn closed during the work on this project. Drivers should use caution while crews work in the intersection.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered over $215,000 for Florida consumers during the month of September. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $215,000 for Consumers in September
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 $596 million. On Friday, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rolled to $367 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $229 million after Saturday night’s draw. [Read more…] about More than half a billion up for grabs this week from America’s dueling jackpots
Rush to your nearest Florida Lottery retailer for three new Fast Play™ games from the Florida Lottery, on sale today! HOT DICE, IN BETWEEN, and BREAK THE BANK range in price from $1 to $5, and give players the chance to win top prizes of $1,000 to $50,000. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery introduces three new Fast Play™ games
St. Augustine resident and University of North Florida alumna Heather Youmans was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting legislation. [Read more…] about Heather Youmans Receives National Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
Fourteen schools are receiving grant funding from the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Blue School Grant Program for projects to enhance student development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related topics. [Read more…] about District awards Blue School grants to 14 schools for water resource education
