The Florida Lottery announces that Leonidas Orlando, 50, of Miami, claimed a $1 million top prize in the $1,000,000 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $710,000.00. [Read more…] about Miami man claims $1 million top prize playing the $5 HOLIDAY BONUS Scratch-Off game
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Eustis man claims $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Shawn Gnann, 54, of Eustis, claimed a $2 million top prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,600,000.00. [Read more…] about Eustis man claims $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will host a webinar to present the release of a new report detailing the latest data findings, policy insights, and energy efficiency trends for utility companies and states in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast
FPL Customers, Clean Water, Taking It On Chin
Company is not making timely progress on clean-up at Turkey Point;
while FPL shareholders reap millions in profits from FPL customers
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today, in closing out this year’s environmental cost recovery docket, unanimously approved FPL’s request for continued rate recovery from its customers through 2019 to clean up the environmental mess at its Turkey Point plant – the recovery includes millions of dollars in profits for FPL shareholders. [Read more…] about FPL Customers, Clean Water, Taking It On Chin
More than 3,000 Florida Citizens Demand Climate Action from Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis
Record-breaking red tide, blue-green algae, and hurricanes
have citizens demanding action on climate change in Florida.
Florida Conservation Voters and Environment Florida today delivered a letter with more than 3,000 signatures to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis about the importance of addressing climate change when he assumes the office of Governor in January. A copy of the letter can be found here. [Read more…] about More than 3,000 Florida Citizens Demand Climate Action from Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis
Tampa man claims $14.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Krishnakanth Barri, 41, of Tampa, claimed the $14.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on December 1, 2018, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tampa man claims $14.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
EFI Executive Committee names Mike Grissom as Interim President and CEO
The Executive Committee of Enterprise Florida’s Board of Directors today held a conference call and unanimously approved Mike Grissom as Interim President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI). [Read more…] about EFI Executive Committee names Mike Grissom as Interim President and CEO
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Holds Subsidy & Full-Pay Prices Steady in 2019
During recent meetings of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors, the Board approved subsidy and full-pay rates for the 2019 plan year, which began October 1 for the subsidized plan and will begin on January 1, 2019, for the full-pay plan. [Read more…] about Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Holds Subsidy & Full-Pay Prices Steady in 2019
Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void
Despite the lack of Federal and State action on climate, cities and counties
are investing in clean energy solutions to protect their communities
In early December, world leaders will meet in Katowice, Poland for the 24th COP meeting and the Katowice Climate Change Conference – a follow-up to Kyoto and Paris. While the Administration may be rolling back federal standards to combat climate change, local governments and businesses throughout Florida are embracing clean energy solutions to climate change. [Read more…] about Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void
Lauren’s Kids Wins Two EMMY Awards for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
Lauren’s Kids, the Florida-based foundation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through education and awareness, won two Suncoast Regional EMMY Awards on Saturday for their awareness videos, “Walk in My Shoes: Prevention through Education” and “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – Lauren’s Kids.” [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Wins Two EMMY Awards for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
