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Media availability for shift of westbound I-4 between Gore Street and Orange Blossom Trail

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Who:       FDOT PIO, I-4 Ultimate PIO

What:      Westbound I-4 shift between Gore Street and Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 17-92/441)

Where:    On newly constructed westbound I-4 bridge over Kaley Avenue

When:     Wednesday, May 30
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Please see attachment or call the FDOT PIO office, Jessica Ottaviano 386-479-6369 /[email protected].

 

Safety gear is required for this event. This is an active construction zone. All media in attendance must have attended a prior safety orientation and are required to be in full PPE (this includes photographers as well), which includes:

  • Safety Vests Class 3
  • Hard Hat ANSI Z89 Rated, V-Guard Recommended
  • Safety Glasses ANSI Z87 Rated
  • Gloves ANSI Cut 3 Rated
  • Work boots, steel or composite toe; No loafers, heels, flip-flops or sneakers
  • No shorts or skirts/dresses

Chief Justice Jorge Labarga to hold media availability preceding Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Civil Justice

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Who: Chief Justice Jorge Labarga, Chair of Access Commission, and Gregory W. Coleman, Chair of the Access Commission’s Executive Committee

What: Media Availability to discuss the work of the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice

When: 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 20

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
Nautilus Ballroom
10100 International Drive
Orlando

Streaming: Media availability at 1:30 p.m. and Commission meeting at 1:45 p.m. aired on The Florida Channel on cable systems and streaming at thefloridachannel.org.

Commissioner Adam H. Putnam to Host Media Availability on Florida Wildfires

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Nearly 80,000 acres within state fire jurisdiction have burned due to wildfires in 2017, a more than fourfold increase from the same timeframe in 2016. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and State Forester Jim Karels will hold a media availability on Wednesday to discuss these wildfires and forecasted wildfire conditions.
Event: Media availability on wildfires
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture
The Capitol, PL-10
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Fla. 32399
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com or call 1-800-HELP-FLA.

News Alert: Media availability for Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

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Monday, April 3 – I-4 Ultimate Work Zone

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a media event on April 3 in Maitland, to promote Work Zone Safety Awareness.
Who:   The event will provide members of the media access to:

  • Steve Martin: FDOT District 5 Secretary
  • Steve Olson: FDOT Public Information Manager
  • Loreen Bobo: FDOT I-4 Ultimate Construction Program Manager
  • Trooper Specialist Steven Montiero: FHP Community Safety Officer/ Public Affairs Officer
  • David Feise: SGL Project MOT Manager

What: Held in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-7, to promote safety in work zones. The availability will be in an active work zone allowing safety-trained persons in full safety gear to be next to barrier wall separating the construction area from midday traffic. The event allows media access to speed-detection (radar) activities and safety and MOT demonstrations/ equipment.
Where: I-4 Ultimate construction work zone between eastbound Interstate 4 and exit ramp to eastbound Maitland Boulevard. See map.
When: Monday, April 3
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please see attachment or call the FDOT PIO office, Jessica Ottaviano 386-943-5473 / [email protected].
Safety gear is required for this event. This is an active construction zone. All media in attendance must have attended a prior safety orientation and are required to be in full PPE (this includes photographers as well):

  • Safety Vests Class 3
  • Hard Hat ANSI Z89 Rated, V-Guard Recommended
  • Safety Glasses ANSI Z87 Rated
  • Gloves ANSI Cut 3 Rated
  • Work boots, steel or composite toe; No loafers, heels or flip-flops
  • No shorts or skirts/dresses

3.31.2017 media avail map

Opening Day Media Availability with President Negron

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the opening day of the 2017 Legislative Session.
Media Availability with President Negron
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: President’s Conference Room
Suite 409
The Capitol
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga holds media availability before Commission on Access to Civil Justice meeting

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Who: Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga, former president of The Florida Bar and Commission Executive Chair Greg Coleman, immediate past president of The Florida Bar Foundation Donny MacKenzie, and The Florida Bar Foundation Executive Director and CEO Bruce Blackwell

What: Media Availability to discuss the work of the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice

When: 10 a.m., Friday, February 3

Where: Hotel Duval Horizon Room, 415 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee

Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga will lead a media availability to discuss the continuing work of the standing Commission on Access to Civil Justice ahead of its first meeting in 2017.

The commission works to address the barriers that impede access to civil justice faced by hundreds of thousands of Floridians. Many low- and moderate-income people face the prospect of civil cases related to such things as veterans’ benefits, foreclosures, child custody, debt collection, and other vital matters without a lawyer. A 2015 Justice Gap Analysis found only a quarter of parties in non-family civil cases are represented by lawyers.

The people of Florida have limited access to do-it-yourself legal forms and guides, pro bono representation and formalized legal aid services. These are commendable, but inadequate. The Access to Civil Justice Commission has initiated a pilot program and undertaken other efforts to help determine the best way forward to expand basic access to the civil justice system. Chief Justice Labarga will address reporters on their vital role in providing information about both the problem and solutions. In addition, representatives of The Florida Bar Foundation will share information about a study showing the economic impact of the pro bono work Florida’s lawyers provide.

Please note: The full Commission on Access to Civil Justice meeting is scheduled for 1-4:30 p.m. in the same location. It is open to the public.