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Staff ReportsOctober 9, 2017

Florida gasoline prices “have been on a steep slide for the last three weeks and should drift even lower this week,” AAA reported early Monday. “The state average declined for the 24th consecutive day on Sunday, falling a total of 19 cents during that time,” the auto club said in a press release. All average retail […]

Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2017

A spokesman for Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, who is widely expected to jump into next year’s race for governor, Friday explained his political committee’s lack of fundraising for September. “In the month of September, Mayor Levine was solely focused on helping a number of communities prepare and weather Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and therefore made […]

Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2017

Ballard Partners, which has close ties with the Trump White House, has inked a $600K one-year contract to promote “free and fair elections” in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2017

State Sen. Tom Lee‘s office announced he had again filed legislation to add financial protections for residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). The Thonotosassa Republican, a former Senate president, filed the 70-page bill (SB 438) on Thursday; he filed similar legislation last session. “Part independent living, part assisted living and part skilled nursing home, CCRCs […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday declared a state of emergency in 29 Florida counties as Tropical Storm Nate seems headed for the state. Scott issued Executive Order 17-262 declaring a state of emergency in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Gilchrist, […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says it’s suing a Pasco County zoo “to shutdown (its) fundraising efforts.” The complaint is against Dade City’s Wild Things and three of its corporate officers, according to a press release sent Thursday. The suit is based on the department’s investigation “involving illicit fundraising and financial issues.” The […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

The city of Tallahassee’s utility system has “made significant progress” on electric transmission line upgrades as Tropical Storm Nate heads toward the Panhandle, the city said Thursday. “At this time, daytime lane closures are no longer anticipated,” a press release said. “Crews will work overnight to complete the upgrades, which will enhance electric reliability.” Yesterday, the […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

Municipal electric customers in the path of Tropical Storm Nate should rest easy: Your utility is “ready.” “While there is still much uncertainty surrounding Nate’s ultimate strength and path, Florida’s municipal electric utilities are watching it closely,” said Amy Zubaly, executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association. They “are prepared to bring in power restoration resources […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

As Tropical Storm Nate approaches the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is urging Gulf Coast and Big Bend residents to prepare now for the possibility of severe weather, he said in a news release. “Floridians should take a proactive approach and stock up on necessary supplies now, days ahead of the […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2017

The state’s Department of Economic Opportunity announced it will co-host a series of business roundtables “to highlight programs available to assist individuals, communities and businesses that have been affected by Hurricane Irma.” The first event is today, 1-2 p.m., in Daytona Beach, at Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, 126 E. Orange Ave. Later today, another will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. […]

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AAA: Gasoline prices keep ‘drifting lower’

Philip Levine attributes lack of fundraising to hurricanes

Ballard Partners inks another international client, will now rep DR Congo

Tom Lee files bill to protect seniors

Rick Scott declares state of emergency for Nate

State Agriculture department sues Dade City zoo

Tallahassee hardening electric system before Nate

Nervous about Nate? Municipal electric utilities are ‘ready’

Jimmy Patronis: Get ready for impending storm

DEO, partners hold hurricane recovery roundtables