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Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to Kick-off Florida State Fair on Thursday

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will kick-off the annual Florida State Fair on Thursday, Feb. 8. The Fair runs from Feb. 8 through Feb. 19.

Media is welcome to attend the following opening day events; however, please note that these events are not open to the general public:

6:15 a.m.
“Flip the Switch” Media Event
Midway Sky Eye, Across from the Florida Welcome Center
Commissioner Putnam, along with Governor Scott, Attorney General Bondi and CFO Patronis, will open the 2018 Florida State Fair with first responders by “flipping the switch” to turn on the lights of the midway. *Please arrive by 6:15 a.m., the actual flipping of the switch will be at 6:35 a.m.

7 a.m.
“Fresh From Florida” Breakfast
Agriculture Hall of Fame Building
Commissioner Putnam, along with Governor Scott, Attorney General Bondi, and CFO Patronis will join local farmers, ranchers and representatives from Florida’s agriculture community for a casual breakfast, featuring “Fresh From Florida” products.

12 p.m.
Governor’s Day Luncheon  
Charles M. Davis Special Events Center
The Governor will provide the keynote address at this annual Florida State Fair luncheon.

Please enter the Florida State Fairgrounds at the Orient Road Security Gate, located at the intersection of Interstate 4 at Orient Road. Parking is behind the Special Events Center. Media must RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. to [email protected] to attend the events. Directions are available at floridastatefair.com/directions.aspx.

To view a map of the Florida State Fairgrounds, click here.

For more information about the Florida State Fair, visit FloridaStateFair.com.

CRC Meeting Schedule Week of January 29-February 2

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) noticed the following meeting schedule for the week of January 29-February 2, 2018. CRC meetings are open to the public. Members of the public wishing to address CRC committees will be provided an opportunity to speak at the direction of the respective committee chair. Visit flcrc.gov/Committees for additional information on CRC committees.
The Interim Calendar is available on the CRC Calendars Page at flcrc.gov/Meetings/Calendars.
Monday, January 29

  • No scheduled meetings 

Tuesday, January 30

  • No scheduled meetings

Wednesday, January 31

Thursday, February 1

Friday, February 2

CRC Meeting Schedule Week of January 15-19

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) noticed the following meeting schedule for the week of January 15-19, 2018. CRC meetings are open to the public. Members of the public wishing to address CRC committees will be provided an opportunity to speak at the direction of the respective committee chair. Visit flcrc.gov/Committees for additional information on CRC committees.
The Interim Calendar is available on the CRC Calendars Page at flcrc.gov/Meetings/Calendars.
Monday, January 15

  • No scheduled meetings

Tuesday, January 16

  • No scheduled meetings 

Wednesday, January 17

  • No scheduled meetings 

Thursday, January 18
NOTE: Meetings on this date will be held at locations outside the Capitol Complex. Visit committee pages for location details.

Friday, January 19

CRC Meeting Schedule Week of January 8-12

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) noticed the following meeting schedule for the week of January 8-12, 2018. CRC meetings are open to the public. Members of the public wishing to address CRC committees will be provided an opportunity to speak at the direction of the respective committee chair. Visit flcrc.gov/Committees for additional information on CRC committees.
The Interim Calendar is available on the CRC Calendars Page at flcrc.gov/Meetings/Calendars.
Monday, January 8

  • No scheduled meetings

Tuesday, January 9

  • No scheduled meetings

Wednesday, January 10

  • No scheduled meetings

Thursday, January 11
NOTE: Some meetings on this date will be held at locations outside the Capitol Complex. Visit committee pages for location details.

Friday, January 12

Gov. Rick Scott to Host Puerto Rico Relief Efforts Roundtable

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Tomorrow, January 4th, Governor Rick Scott will host a roundtable with Florida education leaders, community officials and volunteer organizations to discuss the ongoing relief efforts for those who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria.
WHAT: Puerto Rico Relief Efforts Roundtable
WHEN: 3:30 PM
WHERE: Multi-Agency Resource Center
6490 Hazeltine National Drive Suite #170
Orlando, FL 32822

Certification of State House District 58 Special Election

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The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections announces the following meeting of the Elections Canvassing Commission.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
SUBJECT: Certification of State House District 58 Special Election
PARTICIPANTS: Members of the State Elections Canvassing Commission will include Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. All will be participating via phone.

Commissioner Adam Putnam to Address Clewiston Chamber of Commerce

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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam tomorrow will address the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce.
Event: Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to address the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 1200 S W C Owen Ave., Clewiston, Fla. 33440

Stand Up For North Florida To Announce Expanded Mission

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Former Congressman Steve Southerland, Chairman of Stand Up For North Florida, will host a press conference today, Monday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. to announce the group’s expanded mission as a 501(c)(4) organization ahead of the 2018 legislative session.
Southerland, along with board members David Biddle and Wayne Harris and other coalition members, will discuss the group’s objectives, which, in addition to equitable distribution of state conservation dollars, will now include ensuring that North Florida has a strong voice on other issues like transportation and taxation.
Who: Former Congressman Steve Southerland, SUNF Chair
Wayne Harris, former Okaloosa County Commissioner, SUNF Board Member
David Biddle, Gilchrist County Republican State Committeeman, SUNF Board Member
What: Announcement of Stand Up For North Florida’s expanded mission and change of status to a 501(c)(4) organization
When: TODAY, Monday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Capitol, 4th floor, outside the House Chamber
For additional information, please contact Lori Hutto at (850) 222-8156 or [email protected].

Gov. Scott to Highlight Record K-12 Education Investments in Securing Florida’s Future Budget

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Tomorrow, November 29th, Governor Rick Scott will visit Englewood Elementary School in Jacksonville to highlight record K-12 education investments in his Securing Florida’s Future budget.
WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: 10:30 AM
WHERE: Englewood Elementary School
4359 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Noise on Camp Blanding will increase November 15

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WHO: Florida National Guard and Dept. of Military Affairs
WHAT: The Camp Blanding Joint Training Center will have increased noise on the post near Starke and Keystone Heights, Fla., as the Florida Army National Guard will be conducting low level flight training with helicopters.
WHEN: Late night Wednesday November 15th through early morning November 16th, 2017
WHERE: South post, Camp Blanding
As usual, The Florida National Guard continues to make every effort to minimize noise but there are times such as this when noise may seem louder than normal to the public.
Residents near the training center can discuss noise concerns with Camp Blanding’s Range Control Office at (904) 682-3351 or the Florida National Guard Public Affairs Office at (904) 823-0166.