The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC) has requested incoming-Governor Ron DeSantis to issue an executive order assuring Floridians that the state is committed to equal opportunity in government employment and contracting, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. [Read more…] about PBCHRC Seeks LGBT-Inclusive Executive Order From Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis
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Palm Bay man claims $1 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Derrick Rowe, 63, of Palm Bay, claimed the $1 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the December 18, 2018, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $715,086.00. [Read more…] about Palm Bay man claims $1 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
Melbourne Woman Claims $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE from the CASH4LIFE® Draw Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Paula Wiley, 54, of Melbourne, claimed a $1,000 a week for life prize in the multi-state Draw game, CASH4LIFE®, from the December 10, 2018, drawing. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump sum payment of $1,000,000.00. [Read more…] about Melbourne Woman Claims $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE from the CASH4LIFE® Draw Game
Escambia County man claims $2 million POWERBALL® prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Gary Moore, of Cantonment, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on October 27, 2018. The winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Powerball. [Read more…] about Escambia County man claims $2 million POWERBALL® prize
Florida Realtors®: Deck the Halls Safely This Holiday Season
As you’re decking the halls this holiday season, be sure you’re doing it safely. Here are some tips from Florida Realtors® to help you prepare your home for a happy holiday. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors®: Deck the Halls Safely This Holiday Season
Miami man claims $1.6 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Pedro Soldevilla, of Miami, claimed the $1.6 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the November 30, 2018, drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,117,893.36. [Read more…] about Miami man claims $1.6 million LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot
REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
REBUILD 850 and Operation Santa to spread holiday cheer in Florida’s Panhandle
Former Congresswoman and REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham is partnering with Bay County’s Operation Santa to distribute toys collected by the REBUILD 850 initiative to families impacted by Hurricane Michael. Graham will be in Panama City on Monday morning, December 17, to hand out the items, after a Tallahassee toy drive collected a truckload of toys for the initiative earlier this month. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
High school teams vie for top honors in Daytona State culinary face-off
Daytona State’s Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality and Culinary Management was ground zero this month for students representing over 20 high schools from as far away as the Florida Keys who competed in a cook-off that had them stretching their know-how and creativity to prepare gourmet meals, edible centerpieces and scrumptious desserts. [Read more…] about High school teams vie for top honors in Daytona State culinary face-off
Broward County man claims $1 million prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Becker, 52, of Davie, claimed a $1 million prize in the new $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $715,000.00. [Read more…] about Broward County man claims $1 million prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
Pensacola man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Daymion Baker, 44, of Pensacola, claimed the first $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb, located at 1802 Creighton Road in Pensacola. [Read more…] about Pensacola man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game
