The Florida Lottery today introduces the MONOPOLY™JACKPOT™ family of Scratch-Off games. The four new games feature more than $355 million in cash prizes and over 31 million winning tickets! All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 72 hours. [Read more…] about Hit the jackpot this summer with new MONOPOLY™-themed family of Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Government
Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
Governor Rick Scott announced today that the final awards for the 2017-2018 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund have been made, granting six additional communities with more than $16 million in funding. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund has provided a total of $85 million for targeted projects to improve infrastructure and enhance workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increase 50 Percent
According to electric utility reports filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), customer-owned renewable generation increased 51 percent in 2017. Renewable system interconnections totaled 24,157 last year, as opposed to 15,994 interconnections in 2016. [Read more…] about PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increase 50 Percent
CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
On Wednesday, June 27, CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis directed his Division of Risk Management to send adjusters to Eastpoint to assist residents with filing a partial settlement claim for up to $5,000 per household. These funds are for emergency living expenses such as temporary housing, clothing, food or pet care. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Governor Rick Scott today provided additional information regarding resources available to individuals affected by Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact, especially those from Puerto Rico who were displaced and are now in Florida. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance program (TSA), a federal lodging assistance program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is ending on Friday, June 29, following a decision by the Puerto Rican government to not request an extension from FEMA. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Meets with White House, Expands Water Monitoring
Governor Rick Scott met with White House Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to continue advocating for full funding for the repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Rutherford Statement on House Passage of FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
The House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) Defense Appropriations bill by a vote of 359-49. The bill funds the Department of Defense – including operations, readiness activities, equipment modernization, and health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. It also provides funds for several of Congressman Rutherford’s initiatives that are of particular interest to Northeast Florida. [Read more…] about Rutherford Statement on House Passage of FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Senate President Joe Negron, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues as 2018 State University System Legislative Champions. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced a nationwide health care fraud takedown stopping schemes defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of $2 billion. [Read more…] about Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims
Senate Republicans today blocked an attempt by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) to have the Senate take up and pass legislation he filed to force FEMA to continue providing temporary housing assistance to hundreds of displaced families who are still unable to return to their homes in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims