Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities. [Read more…] about Palm Beach County Traffic Report for week of August 3 – 10, 2018
Government
Gov. Scott Statement on the Passing of Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Officer Willis D. Booth
Governor Rick Scott today made the following statement regarding the passing of Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Officer Willis D. Booth. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Statement on the Passing of Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Officer Willis D. Booth
Florida PSC Commission Conference on Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, August 7, 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 Tuesday
Gov. Scott Directs FWC, DEP to Deploy to Southwest Florida to Further Mitigate Red Tide
Enhances Cleanup Efforts, Deploys State Biologists
Governor Rick Scott is directing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to mobilize all available resources to address red tide impacts in Southwest Florida’s coastal communities. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs FWC, DEP to Deploy to Southwest Florida to Further Mitigate Red Tide
Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
$50 million toward fixes for federal Herbert Hoover Dike, $700,000 for Lee County
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have reached an agreement on a $50 million state investment to fund repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Evening draw times for PICK Daily Games™ are changing
A later draw time, means more time to play!
Beginning August 5, 2018, evening draw times for PICK Daily Games™ will move from 7:57 P.M. to 9:45 P.M., E.T. [Read more…] about Evening draw times for PICK Daily Games™ are changing
How Florida’s Flood Insurance Model Could Work Nationwide
In a recent article published in the Insurance Journal, Lisa Miller lays out her case for how Florida’s Flood Insurance model could be a solution for the rest of the country. [Read more…] about How Florida’s Flood Insurance Model Could Work Nationwide
CFO Jimmy Patronis, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Deliver more than 4,000 Cancer Exposure Decontamination Kits to Florida Firefighters
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine announced that 405 Florida fire departments will collectively receive 4,216 kits to help decontaminate firefighters’ gear after a fire.
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Gov. Scott Reappoints Arezou Jolly to Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Arezou Jolly to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Reappoints Arezou Jolly to Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Environment Florida laments feds’ decision to repeal Clean Car Standards
The Trump administration today announced new vehicle emission guidelines which roll back the existing Clean Car Standards. This regressive move will get rid of our nation’s best climate change mitigation program, which is cutting future carbon emissions more effectively than any other current federal policy. [Read more…] about Environment Florida laments feds’ decision to repeal Clean Car Standards
