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UF/IFAS to host small-scale poultry farming workshop
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is offering its popular two-hour long course “Chicken University” on Thursday, June 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lake County Agricultural Center, located at 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. Topics to be covered include poultry anatomy and biology, housing, egg production, predator protection and egg handling.
Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Announces Two Arrests in Miami Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scam
The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) today announced the arrest of Juan C. Garcia, owner of Construction Forever LLC, for his involvement in a workers’ compensation insurance fraud scheme. The investigation conducted by DIF revealed that Garcia provided false and misleading information on his application for workers’ compensation insurance with the intent to lower premium costs
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The westbound curb-side lane of West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is closed between North Rome and North Albany Avenues while the Tampa Water Department repairs a distribution pipe. One westbound lane and all eastbound lanes remain open for traffic. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow
Lake County’s Housing Services to relocate to new office in Tavares on June 8
Beginning Monday, June 8, Lake County’s Housing Services will be permanently relocated to a new office in the Citrus Rail Plaza, located at 2008 Classique Lane, Tavares. All services formerly offered at the previous office on Sinclair Avenue will be moved to the new location. This includes Section 8, home ownership and repair assistance, CDBG and SHIP assistance.
Miami Association of Realtors, The Nation’s Largest Local Realtor Association Hires Ana Maria Rodriguez...
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI), the nation’s largest local Realtor association with 35,000 members, is pleased to announce its latest staff addition, Ana Maria Rodriguez as Vice President of Government Affairs
Miami Single-Family Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
Miami’s single-family home market registered its most robust sales month since December, and median sales prices for all housing types rose in April, according to a new report by the 35,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.
Frankel Announces House Committee Action in Support of New Federal Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale
At the request of Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed a resolution requiring the General Services Administration (GSA) to investigate the feasibility of constructing a new federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale and report back within the next four months
Congresswoman Johnson Hosts the Dallas LIFE Foundation in Washington
Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL), founding co-chairs of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus hosted a briefing titled “Successful Community Models in Housing and Homeless Shelters.”
Protecting Florida Farms from EPA Power Grab
U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-17) issued the following statement on legislation under consideration in the House today to block an EPA proposal that would give the agency unprecedented new authority to regulate bodies of water on private property, including ditches and farm ponds
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Edward Markey (D-MA),...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is continuing to host several budget workshops through the end of June on various topics related to governmental operations. On Tuesday, May 19, Commissioners will hear presentations on housing services and solid waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit to collect toxic materials in Eustis on May 14
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of toxic materials in a safe and environmentally sensitive way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be on site from 9 a.m. – noon on Thursday, May 14 at the Eustis Square Shopping Center parking lot located at 218 Ardice Ave., Eustis.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Invited to Serve on National Advisory Council of the My...
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will travel to Lehman College in the Bronx, New York for the launch of the “My Brother's Keeper Alliance” (“MBK Alliance”), an independent private sector effort, whose mission is to eliminate gaps in opportunity and achievement for boys and young men of color through strategic, evidence-based interventions from community, private, and social enterprise partners.
REP. CURBELO ON THE INCLUSION OF EVERGLADES AND KEYS FUNDING IN FY16 ENERGY AND...
Today, the House passed H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Rep. Curbelo (FL-26) issued the following statement in support of this important legislation:
Diaz-Balart Successful in Fully Funding Everglades Restoration in FY16 Appropriations Bill
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus and chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016
House Adopts Rooney Funding Requests for Everglades Restoration, Florida Water Projects
U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-17), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said that the 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill passed today in the House of Representatives today will provide critical funding for Everglades restoration, water infrastructure, and energy security projects, while cutting red tape
House Republicans Pass Bicameral Budget Resolution
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), member of the Budget Conference Committee and chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the House passage of S. Con. Res. 11, the Bicameral Budget Resolution for FY2016.
Two Fracking Bills Defeated in Florida
“Today, Florida state legislators responded to the growing movement of Florida voters who are standing up against fracking and the oil and gas industry. By killing two pro-fracking bills that would have allowed new dirty forms of fracking in Florida, and would have also barred local communities from enacting their own local fracking bans, legislators have protected Florida from the public health and environmental risks associated with drilling and fracking
CLSMF Pro Bono Attorney United Way’s Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to CLSMF Pro Bono Attorney Jimmy Allen Davis, the recipient of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties and Brighthouse Networks Adult Volunteer of the Year award. Jimmy was presented with his award at the annual volunteers’ luncheon at the Shores Resort in Daytona Beach Shores on April 23.
Lee County Housing Market Continues Climb and to Show Signs of Stability
The Median Sale Price of single-family homes has continued to climb compared to March of this last year. It has increased 18.9% year over year for the month of March to $219,938
Graham Announces VA Expansion of Choice Program At Veterans Stand Down Event
Representative Gwen Graham spoke at the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down event today, and announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program, effective immediately.
