With the anniversary of Hurricane Irma upon us, FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed has released the following statement regarding residents’ safety, member center compliance, and continued preparations in the wake of Irma’s destruction. [Read more…] about FHCA’s Emmet Reed on Irma Anniversary
Government
FDLE arrests Palm Bay woman for falsely accusing law enforcement officer
FDLE agents today arrested Maria Liduvina Reyes, 44, of 1413 Gray Street SE in Palm Bay, for falsely reporting that she had been sexually assaulted by a law enforcement officer. Reyes faces two charges: false reports to law enforcement authorities and falsely accusing a law enforcement officer. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Palm Bay woman for falsely accusing law enforcement officer
Florida Missing Children’s Day event to be held Monday
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen will host hundreds of law enforcement personnel, public officials and citizens on Monday, September 10 for the 2018 Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Florida Missing Children’s Day event to be held Monday
S.R. 44 Concrete Work in DeLand Approaching Next Phase
Concrete repairs and slab replacement efforts along State Road (S.R.) 44/New York Avenue are nearing the point where the contractor will be able to grind and smooth the roadway. [Read more…] about S.R. 44 Concrete Work in DeLand Approaching Next Phase
SunRail Test Trains on the Corridor This Weekend
Unique Train Configuration for Positive Train Control (PTC) Data Gathering
Drivers and passersby can expect to see SunRail train activity this weekend on the railroad tracks between Sanford and Longwood. SunRail is performing testing related to the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC). This is occurring over a 13-mile section. Testing could occur on either track and is scheduled Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9. The testing time lasts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. [Read more…] about SunRail Test Trains on the Corridor This Weekend
PSC Highlights National Lifeline Awareness Week with Events in Duval County
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will host two information sessions on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Duval County for residents to learn about the Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) discounted telephone and/or broadband service program. [Read more…] about PSC Highlights National Lifeline Awareness Week with Events in Duval County
Florida Successfully Combating Destructive, Disease-Carrying Giant African Land Snail
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that more than 168,000 giant African land snails have been eliminated in Florida since the invasive snail was discovered in Miami-Dade County in 2011. [Read more…] about Florida Successfully Combating Destructive, Disease-Carrying Giant African Land Snail
U.S. 17/92 Detours at Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford
Drivers traveling southbound on U.S. 17/92 to eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard are advised of scheduled detours this weekend, dependent on weather or other unforeseen conditions. Both left turn lanes will be closed from southbound U.S. 17/92 onto Lake Mary Boulevard from about 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, through 6:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10. [Read more…] about U.S. 17/92 Detours at Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford
PSC Highlights National Lifeline Awareness Week with an Event in Citrus County
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will host an information session on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Citrus County for residents to learn about the Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) discounted telephone and/or broadband service program. [Read more…] about PSC Highlights National Lifeline Awareness Week with an Event in Citrus County
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Thursday, September 6, 2018
Gov. Scott Reappoints Representative Rene Plasencia
to Board of Control for Southern Regional Education
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Representative Rene Plasencia to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Thursday, September 6, 2018
