Governor Rick Scott today announced that since December 2010, state debt has been paid down by more than $10 billion. This is the largest reduction of state debt during one administration in Florida’s history. In June, Governor Scott announced that Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Florida’s General Obligation (GO) bond rating to Aaa, and for the first time in the history of Florida, all three rating agencies now have Florida’s GO bond rating at AAA. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: State Debt Reduced by More Than $10 Billion
Government
Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order for Red Tide
Directs $100,000 for Mote Marine, $500,000 for VISIT FLORIDA
Emergency Grant Program, $900,000 for Lee County Red Tide Clean-Up
Governor Rick Scott today issued Executive Order 18-221 declaring a state of emergency due to impacts of red tide in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Red tide is a naturally occurring algae that has been documented along Florida’s Gulf Coast since the 1840’s and occurs nearly every year. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order for Red Tide
DEP, Partners Celebrate Completion of Island View Park
Project will provide improved public access to region’s coastal resources
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Franklin County, and The Trust for Public Land announce the completion of the Island View Park, which will provide improved public access to the beautiful coastal resources of this region. [Read more…] about DEP, Partners Celebrate Completion of Island View Park
Nighttime Detours on Flomich Street at Railroad Crossing in Holly Hill
Motorists will encounter multiple nighttime detours on Flomich Street at the railroad crossing just west of U.S. 1 (Ridgewood Avenue) beginning at about 6 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14 until about 6 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17 for reconstruction work on the railroad crossing. [Read more…] about Nighttime Detours on Flomich Street at Railroad Crossing in Holly Hill
Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for Florida’s Primary Election
Secretary of State Ken Detzner issued the following statement regarding early voting prior to Florida’s upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, August 28. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for Florida’s Primary Election
Back to School Traffic Safety Tips
FDOT Encourages Everyone to be Cautious as Students Return to Class
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and our Community Traffic Safety Teams remind motorists to take extra traffic safety precautions as students head back to school. [Read more…] about Back to School Traffic Safety Tips
Mike Carroll Leaving Department of Children and Families After More than 28 Years of Service
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Mike Carroll is leaving the agency effective September 6, 2018. Secretary Carroll has served at DCF and its predecessor Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services since January 1990. [Read more…] about Mike Carroll Leaving Department of Children and Families After More than 28 Years of Service
Senator Stewart Calls on Governor Scott to Rescind Executive Orders, Begin Steps to Halt Massive Environmental Destruction
With a large area of Florida imperiled by spreading toxic algae blooms, and as the death toll of marine life continues to mount at a staggering pace, State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) on Friday called on Governor Rick Scott to immediately reverse his executive orders issued seven years ago which allowed unfettered deregulation of critical protections once safeguarding the state’s fragile environment. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Calls on Governor Scott to Rescind Executive Orders, Begin Steps to Halt Massive Environmental Destruction
Take Action Now to Review Your Insurance Policy, Secure Flood Insurance Coverage
As the peak of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season nears and Florida approaches the one-year mark since Hurricane Irma, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis are reminding consumers to take action now to review their insurance policies and secure flood insurance coverage. Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period before a flood policy takes effect, so it is vital to act before a named storm or significant weather event emerges. [Read more…] about Take Action Now to Review Your Insurance Policy, Secure Flood Insurance Coverage
Gov. Scott, Senate President Negron Tour St. Lucie River
$700,000 Coming to Martin County to Clean Up Algal Blooms
Governor Rick Scott was joined today by Senate President Joe Negron to tour the St. Lucie River and areas impacted by blue-green algae caused by Lake Okeechobee water releases controlled by the federal government. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott, Senate President Negron Tour St. Lucie River
