Following the success of the MONOPOLY JACKPOT family that launched in July, today the Florida Lottery introduces the new $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Scratch-Off game! This new game features more than $407.5 million in total cash prizes, including six top prizes of $5 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-2.97. [Read more…] about Pass Go And Collect Up To $5 Million With The New $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Game From The Florida Lottery
Government
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on the Passing of Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Harold Mikell
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the passing of Mr. Harold Mikell, an Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee and former State Forester with the Florida Forest Service: [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on the Passing of Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Harold Mikell
Blackwater River State Forest Expands by 800 Acres
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State Forest will expand by 800 acres due to the acquisition of the Florida Forever Project Area Wolfe Creek Forest. [Read more…] about Blackwater River State Forest Expands by 800 Acres
FDLE arrests Escambia County man for possession of child pornography
FDLE agents arrested Steven Ryan Godwin, 36, of 3512 Highway 97, Molino, for 20 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Escambia County man for possession of child pornography
Open House on U.S. 1 and S.R. 406 Study, Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an informational open house on proposed improvements to U.S. 1 (Washington/Hopkins Avenues) and State Road (S.R.) 406 (Garden Street) on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Titusville City Hall – Council Chambers. [Read more…] about Open House on U.S. 1 and S.R. 406 Study, Improvements
Homeland Security Committee Unanimously Passes Mast Bill To Help Improve Border Security
The U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee today unanimously passed U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) legislation, the Secure Border Communications Act, to strengthen interagency border security communication and communication within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [Read more…] about Homeland Security Committee Unanimously Passes Mast Bill To Help Improve Border Security
Feedback Sought for S.R. 436 Safety Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. about safety and operational improvements along State Road (S.R.) 436 between Spring Oaks Boulevard and Montgomery Road. The hearing will be held at The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists located in Altamonte Springs. [Read more…] about Feedback Sought for S.R. 436 Safety Improvements
Gov. Scott Appoints Dr. Kelly Smith to Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Dr. Kelly Smith to the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Dr. Kelly Smith to Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
Mast Testifies Before VA Committee on Bill Encouraging Congressional Offices at VA Facilities
Wounded Warrior Project Endorses The Improving
Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act
The Veterans Affairs Committee held a hearing today on U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) legislation, the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act, to streamline the opening of the Congressional offices inside Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities across the nation. [Read more…] about Mast Testifies Before VA Committee on Bill Encouraging Congressional Offices at VA Facilities
Florida Public Power Sending Hurricane Florence Mutual Aid
Statement By Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association, Regarding Hurricane Florence
“As Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas, Florida public power has prepared to respond by engaging our network of mutual aid. More than 200 crew members and equipment from 18 Florida public power communities are standing by to assist with power restoration efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina following the impacts of dangerous Hurricane Florence, which is expected to cause widespread power outages and massive property damage. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Sending Hurricane Florence Mutual Aid
