Can the extreme heat we are experiencing year after year actually cause Florida’s iconic panthers to melt? [Read more…] about Melting Panthers in Tampa Focus Attention on Florida’s Rising Heat & Climate Crisis
Leaders
Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira Elected Chair of the Florida Ports Council
The Florida Ports Council today announced Manuel Almira, the Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach, is the council’s new chairman. Almira replaces PortMiami CEO Juan Kuryla, who completed his term. [Read more…] about Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira Elected Chair of the Florida Ports Council
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Kenyetta Mullins Moye to the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Kenyetta Mullins Moye to the Florida Commission on Human Relations. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Kenyetta Mullins Moye to the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Public Power Crews Headed to Alabama to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Sally
Prior to Hurricane Sally making landfall earlier this morning, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) coordinated with public power utilities from across Florida to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration in Alabama. [Read more…] about Public Power Crews Headed to Alabama to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Sally
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Building Commission
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of W. Grey Marker II, Rodney Hershberger, James Schock, David John, Michael Bourré and Paul Jones to the Florida Building Commission. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Building Commission
Nearly 1 in 3 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Use Telehealth Services for Mental Health Care During COVID-19
New Data Shows Need for Expanded Mental Health Care Options Post-Pandemic
New data from the Florida Association of Managing Entities shows that nearly 1 in 3 patients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telehealth services amid the COVID-19 crisis. [Read more…] about Nearly 1 in 3 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Use Telehealth Services for Mental Health Care During COVID-19
FSTED Council Elects New Officers
The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) Council has elected Captain John W. Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Canaveral Port Authority, as chair. Capt. Murray replaces Amy Miller, director of the Port of Pensacola, who served as chair for the past two years. [Read more…] about FSTED Council Elects New Officers
Holmes County man claims $1 million top prize playing THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Lane Strobel, 47, of Bonifay, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Holmes County man claims $1 million top prize playing THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for September 8, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Northwest
Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Kellie Ralston and Nicholas “Nick” Patronis to the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for September 8, 2020
Palm Beach County man becomes Florida’s 14th POWERBALL® jackpot winner
The Florida Lottery announces that William Kruger, of Lantana, claimed the $169 million jackpot from the POWERBALL® drawing held on August 12, 2020 using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Palm Beach County man becomes Florida’s 14th POWERBALL® jackpot winner
