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At Governor Scott’s direction, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Executive Director, Cissy Proctor, traveled to Puerto Rico over the weekend. She was invited by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello to meet with retailers in Puerto Rico. [Read more…] about DEO Director Cissy Proctor Traveled to Puerto Rico to Meet with Businesses
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Items scheduled for consideration can be found here. Public comment may be taken on any item noticed for public participation. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commission Conference on Wednesday
Following is a statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) on the shooting in Jacksonville today:
“This shooting in Jacksonville deeply saddens, shocks and outrages all of us. I’m making sure that all federal resources will be available to assist victims and their families, and to help law enforcement do their jobs.” [Read more…] about Sen. Nelson on Jacksonville shooting
Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today regarding the passing of Senator John McCain:
Governor Scott said, “My wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened to hear the news about Senator John McCain. Senator McCain was a true American hero. As a Navy man myself, I’ve always had immense respect for Senator McCain. A lot of folks talk tough, but he was the real deal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott’s Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain
Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26, and the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is celebrating the great men and women who work hard every day to construct, operate, and maintain the electric system that keeps Florida running. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Recognizes Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that 20 Florida Forest Service firefighters are deploying to Oregon to help battle wildfires, bringing the total number of Florida Forest Service personnel currently deployed across the country to 132. This year, the Florida Forest Service has deployed 382 individuals to help battle wildfires across the country. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Deploys 20 Additional Firefighters to Help Battle Western Wildfires
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the sentencing of Angela Monaco (more than six years), Pasquale Rubbo (more than eight years) and Steven Dykes (nine years) to prison after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. [Read more…] about Five Sentenced for Roles in $6 Million Investment Fraud
Governor Rick Scott today announced that ecommerce restaurant supply company WebstaurantStore, Inc. has chosen to expand in Tampa with a new office that will create more than 300 new jobs and include $1 million in capital investment. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: WebstaurantStore to Create 300 New Jobs in Tampa
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the St. Johns River Water Management District are committing up to $1 million in support for the Everglades Foundation’s George Barley Water Prize, which will award an unprecedented $10 million to the researcher or researchers capable of developing a cost-effective process for removing excess nutrient pollution from natural waterbodies. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $1 Million to Support Innovative Environmental Solutions Contest
Colonial Drive (State Road 50) between Hughey Avenue and Orange Avenue is closing this coming weekend as crews place new bridge beams on a new structure for eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4). [Read more…] about Colonial Dr. from Hughey Ave. to Orange Ave. Closing Weekend of Aug. 24
