The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Rebecca Gonzalez and Matthew Braun were arrested for their alleged role in an investment fraud scheme. The duo face charges of organized fraud, securities fraud, selling unregistered securities and sale of securities by unregistered persons. [Read more…] about South Florida Duo Arrested for Alleged Fish Farm Investment Fraud
Government
Gov. Scott Awards Medal of Merit to Four Florida National Guard Soldiers Deployed in Kuwait
During his visit to Camp Buehring, Governor Rick Scott awarded four Florida Army Reserve National Guard soldiers with the Governor’s Medal of Merit. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Awards Medal of Merit to Four Florida National Guard Soldiers Deployed in Kuwait
Attorney General Bondi’s Fourth of July Statement
Attorney General Bondi released the following statement ahead of Independence Day: [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi’s Fourth of July Statement
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in June
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $187,000 for Florida consumers during the month of June. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $187,000 for Consumers in June
Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced that the Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Florida’s traditional culture. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Gov. Scott Brings Reminders of Home to Florida Soldiers Stationed in Kuwait
Governor Rick Scott is bringing reminders of home to the Florida National Guard and Army Reserve servicemen and women deployed in Kuwait. While meeting with troops and military officials, Governor Scott will be sharing coffee from Lucky Goat of Tallahassee, Buddy Brew of Tampa and Social Grounds of Jacksonville, as well as fresh orange juice from Sun Harvest Citrus of Fort Myers and key lime pie cookies from Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies of Naples. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Brings Reminders of Home to Florida Soldiers Stationed in Kuwait
Road Closure Scheduled for Neptune Road in St. Cloud
Beginning at about 9 a.m. Thursday, July 5, Neptune Road at State Road (S.R.) 500/U.S. 192 in St. Cloud will be closed for approximately four weeks. [Read more…] about Road Closure Scheduled for Neptune Road in St. Cloud
$68,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
The Florida Lottery today announced that a FANTASY 5® top prize-winning ticket worth $68,629.86 remains unclaimed. The 180-day deadline to claim the top prize is Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at midnight ET. [Read more…] about $68,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services
Governor Rick Scott today directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to file a budget amendment to redirect funding for homelessness prevention services. The Florida Legislature provided DCF spending authority in the FY 2018-19 budget for the Challenge Grant, but did not provide dollars needed to fund these important services. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services
U.S. 92 Closures Scheduled for Tonight in Daytona
Both directions of U.S. 92 will be closed tonight night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as will the Interstate 4 (I-4) eastbound to Interstate 95 (I-95) southbound ramp for work activities. No detours are scheduled July 4-7 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Detours will be well marked. Travelers are advised to slow down, and follow the detour signs through construction zones. Posted detours are:
I-4 eastbound to I-95 southbound ramp closure
- Take I-4 exit 129 towards U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard)
U.S. 92 closure
- I-95 southbound to U.S. 92 eastbound: Take exit 260A towards State Road 400 (Beville Road) to Williamson Boulevard
- U.S. 92 eastbound traffic: Take Tomoka Farms Road, Bellevue Avenue, Williamson Boulevard
- I-95 northbound to U.S. 92 westbound and U.S. 92 westbound traffic: Take Williamson Boulevard, Bellevue Avenue, Tomoka Farms Road
Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances, and if this happens, the closures may be rescheduled.
Updates will be available on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website, CFLRoads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
