On Wednesday the League of Women Voters of Florida announced their Florida voter service website BeReadyToVote.org is up and running online in advance of the August Primary. Visitors to BeReadyToVote.org can check their voter status, find their polling place, and access a candidate voter guide powered by VOTE411.
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Departments of Education and Revenue Encourage Florida Families to Take Advantage of the 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Three-day sales tax holiday begins August 3
As Florida families begin preparing for another school year, Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart and Department of Revenue Executive Director Leon Biegalski are reminding Floridians that they can save money on school supplies and clothing during the 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 3-5. [Read more…] about Departments of Education and Revenue Encourage Florida Families to Take Advantage of the 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Research: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Expenditures
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate campaign spend during the month of July (up to the 15th) reached $15.6 million. Out the of expenditures, 92% was spent on advertising. Following ad dollars, the second highest spend category was consulting.
Fake clinics petition signed by 5,500 Floridians presented to Gov. Scott and Florida Surgeon General
Progress Florida and other reproductive rights advocates presented petitions signed by more than 5,500 Floridians to Gov. Rick Scott and Dr. Celeste Philip, Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Women’s health advocates adamantly oppose the $4,000,000 annual appropriation that was passed by anti-abortion legislators and signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott this past legislative session. Advocates are calling on DOH to take an assertive stance in regulating fake clinics. [Read more…] about Fake clinics petition signed by 5,500 Floridians presented to Gov. Scott and Florida Surgeon General
Attorney General Bondi and DEA Shut Down Pill Mill
Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Miami Field Division today arrested a doctor and two office managers on charges related to operating a pill mill. According to a lengthy undercover investigation, Dr. Armando Falcon owned and operated Pain Center of Cutler Bay, a pain management clinic in South Florida, as a cover to illegally sell large quantities of prescription painkillers. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi and DEA Shut Down Pill Mill
Gov. Scott Announces 2018 Florida Military-Friendly Guide
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the release of the 2018 Florida Military-Friendly Guide. The annual guide, created by the Florida Defense Support Task Force, offers a summary of Florida’s laws, programs, and services benefitting military service members and their families. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces 2018 Florida Military-Friendly Guide
Orange Blossom Trail Under I-4 and Multiple Ramps Closing Nightly July 24, 25, 26 and 27
Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441/17-92) under Interstate 4 (I-4) and three interchange ramps are closing at 10 p.m. each night on July 24-27 and reopening the following mornings at 5 a.m. [Read more…] about Orange Blossom Trail Under I-4 and Multiple Ramps Closing Nightly July 24, 25, 26 and 27
MEGA MILLIONS® Jackpot Rises to Over Half a Billion
Current multi-state Jackpot series has generated more than 30 million to education
Players have a chance to win big this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, have continued to climb, reaching a combined total of $669 million. On Tuesday afternoon, the MEGA MILLIONS jackpot rose to $522 million; the POWERBALL jackpot rolled to $147 million after Saturday night’s draw. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® Jackpot Rises to Over Half a Billion
Epilepsy Florida Officially Launches
New organization formed after separation from Epilepsy Foundation
On Monday, the now-former Epilepsy Foundation of Florida relaunched as Epilepsy Florida, a state-based organization dedicated to providing support, care, and service to Floridians with epilepsy, and their families, caregivers, and communities. [Read more…] about Epilepsy Florida Officially Launches
Ramp Closure: EB Sand Lake Road to NB Kirkman Road
Motorists should be advised there will be an overnight ramp closure this week for eastbound Sand Lake Road to northbound Kirkman Road in Orlando. [Read more…] about Ramp Closure: EB Sand Lake Road to NB Kirkman Road
