Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the selection of Daniel Webster Perkins, Dr. Charles Ullman Smith and Henry “Hank” James Thomas to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame
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Blood Donations Needed as Dorian Tracks Towards Florida
As all eyes are on Tropical Storm Dorian, OneBlood, the local not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and the majority of the Southeast, says it must begin storm preparations now and is urging all eligible blood donors to donate before Dorian potentially impacts parts of its service area. [Read more…] about Blood Donations Needed as Dorian Tracks Towards Florida
Bradenton man claims top prize playing the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Timothy Parker, 53, of Bradenton, claimed a top prize in the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Bradenton man claims top prize playing the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game
Lisa Fiala receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to France for International Educators
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Lisa Fiala of Flagler College has received a Fulbright International Educators Administrator (IEA) award to travel to France this October. [Read more…] about Lisa Fiala receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to France for International Educators
Fort Walton Beach man turns $30 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH DOUBLER SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Kevin Laws, 54, of Fort Walton Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the $30 GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Fort Walton Beach man turns $30 into $1 million playing the GOLD RUSH DOUBLER SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game
Guardian ad Litem honors Rep. Tyler Sirois for championing abused and neglected children
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program honored State Representative Tyler I. Sirois of Merritt Island on Friday for his leadership in sponsoring a measure to help abused and neglected children in dependency court. [Read more…] about Guardian ad Litem honors Rep. Tyler Sirois for championing abused and neglected children
Chairman Joe Gruters announces Peter O’Rourke as RPOF Executive Director
RPOF Chairman Joe Gruters today announced that Peter O’Rourke, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been named the Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF). [Read more…] about Chairman Joe Gruters announces Peter O’Rourke as RPOF Executive Director
FAMU’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Launches Statewide PSA Campaign
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) launched the next phase of its statewide education and information campaign about medical marijuana and the impact of unlawful marijuana on Florida’s diverse communities. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Launches Statewide PSA Campaign
Lauderhill man claims $3.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Marcel Jerome, 68, of Lauderhill, claimed the $3.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on August 17, 2019, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Lauderhill man claims $3.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
FAMU President to Attend Unveiling of Althea Gibson Statue at U.S. Open
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will attend a statue unveiling of alumna and tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson on Monday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. [Read more…] about FAMU President to Attend Unveiling of Althea Gibson Statue at U.S. Open
