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Drivers traveling along State Road (S.R.) 35/Baseline Road will encounter a new traffic pattern from Southeast 96th Place Road to south of S.R. 464/Southeast Maricamp Road. The new pattern is anticipated to take effect late this week, but could occur during the following week due to weather or other unexpected conditions. [Read more…] about S.R. 35/Baseline Road New Traffic Pattern in Ocala
Today, August 23rd, Governor Rick Scott will highlight the I-10 at I-95 Interchange Project, a $126 million project, and a record more than $10 billion in transportation infrastructure included in his Securing Florida’s Future budget. Since Governor Scott took office in 2011, investments in transportation have increased by $3.3 billion.
WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: 4:30 PM
WHERE: FDOT Jacksonville Office
2198 Edison Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Governor Rick Scott today made the following statement today regarding the passing of Clay County Deputy Ben Zirbel: [Read more…] about Gov. Scott’s Statement on the Passing of Clay County Deputy Ben Zirbel
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to continue taking the steps necessary to protect U.S. service members from predatory lenders, instead of turning a blind eye. [Read more…] about Nelson calls on CFPB to protect servicemembers from predatory lenders
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing an additional $3 million in grant funding to assist local communities impacted by red tide. With this funding, DEP has already committed $750,000 to Manatee County, $190,000 to Collier County and nearly $100,000 to Sarasota County. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces Additional $3 Million to Help Counties Impacted by Red Tide
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement regarding the death of Clay County Deputy Ben Zirbel, who was involved in a traffic crash while on-duty. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passing of Clay County Deputy Ben Zirbel
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Galen Robert Kountz, 43, an active member of the United States Navy, of 6031 Dallas Ave., Pensacola, for possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola man for child pornography
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the SW 10th Street Connector in Broward County, a $766 million project, has been accelerated from 2025 to 2021. This project will improve safety and mobility, address local access along SW 10th Street, provide a connection between I-95 and Sawgrass Expressway and enhance effective hurricane evacuation. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces Advancement of Critical Infrastructure Project in Broward County
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the resignation of Chris Gardner, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s Board of Governors Chairman, and announces the appointment of an interim chair. Per Florida Statute, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer appoints the chair of the Citizens Board. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Interim Chair for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
Today, August 22nd, Governor Rick Scott will attend the grand opening of Walmart’s new distribution center in Cocoa Beach and highlight their job growth in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott to Attend Grand Opening of Walmart Distribution Center
