The Florida Department of Transportation’s I-75 at University Parkway, Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) project was recognized today by a consortium of national transportation organizations as one of 12 finalists in the “America’s Transportation Awards” competition. The online voting that begins today will now determine the national Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Awards and a cash prize state departments of transportation can use for educational scholarships or non-profits in their home states. [Read more…] about FDOT’s I-75 at University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Project Named One of the Best Transportation Projects in the Nation
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ICYMI: Ocala Star Banner: Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
Ocala Star Banner
Richard Anguiano
August 29, 2018
Ralph Tulli of Ocala will turn 100 in December and his voice is barely a whisper, but he still chatted cheerfully, as best he can, about the rich life he has experienced. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Ocala Star Banner: Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
Consumer Alert: Self-Directed IRAs
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are an important piece of your retirement planning. Self-directed IRAs have become a popular choice for those looking to supplement their nest egg. While most IRAs invest your money in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc., which are registered with regulatory organizations, a self-directed IRA allows the owner more control over where the money is invested, including unregistered investments. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Self-Directed IRAs
Gov. Scott: Since 2014, We Have Invested More Than $300 Million in Cancer Centers
Governor Rick Scott today highlighted more than $300 million invested in Florida’s cancer centers since 2014 while at Moffitt Cancer Center. In 2014, Governor Scott proposed and secured funding for Florida’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Program to increase the number of NCI designated cancer centers and create a premier cancer research network in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Since 2014, We Have Invested More Than $300 Million in Cancer Centers
FDLE arrests Marianna man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested 33-year-old Marcus A. Pierce, of 4325 Deering Street, Marianna, for 20 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Marianna man for child pornography
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Matt Brackett to the Florida Interagency
Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Matt Brackett to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, August 29, 2018
DNC on Florida’s 2019 ACA Premium Rate Hikes
DNC Southern Regional Press Secretary Enrique Gutierrez released the following statement following reports that Florida’s health insurers plan to raise premium rates by an average of 5 percent for ACA plans in 2019: [Read more…] about DNC on Florida’s 2019 ACA Premium Rate Hikes
Statement by CARE FL Regarding FDFC’s Predictable Approval of Private Activity Bonds for All Aboard Florida
The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) today unsurprisingly voted in favor of a resolution to approve private activity bonds (PABs) for All Aboard Florida (AAF)/Brightline during a three-hour meeting in Orlando. Representatives for Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL), Indian River County and Martin County were in attendance to voice concerns on numerous issues related to the AAF project, including the fact that there is active litigation related to the issuance of these bonds. [Read more…] about Statement by CARE FL Regarding FDFC’s Predictable Approval of Private Activity Bonds for All Aboard Florida
USDA Confirms Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that it is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in a six-year-old, mixed-breed beef cow in Florida. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply, or to human health in the United States. This form of BSE is not contagious. [Read more…] about USDA Confirms Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Gov. Scott to Award Florida Veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal in Marion County
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Tomorrow, August 29th, Governor Scott will honor Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veteran’s Service Medal at the National Guard Armory in Ocala. Since 2013, the Governor has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott to Award Florida Veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal in Marion County
