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Governor DeSantis Makes Historic Investment in Florida’s Transportation Future by Committing $14.7B in Framework for Freedom Budget Proposal

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

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Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Builds on Election Integrity and Boosts Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2023

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd commended Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

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Commercial Photography program instructor Michael Landes received the 2022 Photographer of The Year Award

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Commercial Photography program instructor Michael Landes received the 2022 Photographer of The Year Award from the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association and the Central Florida Professional Photographers Association in Orlando

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It can feel overwhelming to shop for professional wear

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

It can feel overwhelming to shop for professional wear.

Florida Department of Education Applauds Governor Desantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Per-student Funding and Teacher Salaries

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Florida Department of Education (FDOE) applauded Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget that proposes historic funding for Florida’s students and teachers.

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Enroll today for ambulance coverage through March 2024

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Enrollment applications are still available for the 2023 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership.

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Florida Department of State Encourages Floridians to Celebrate the Achievements of Black Floridians During Black History Month

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd invites Floridians to commemorate Black History Month by celebrating the achievements of Black Floridians.

Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Promotes Positive Health Outcomes and Further Expands Florida’s Full-Service Community Programs

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Governor DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget, including investments to support for the health of Florida’s communities, and resources for the state's health systems that serve millions of Floridians.

Great Tornado Drill set for Feb. 8

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Pinellas County Government is inviting residents to participate in the statewide Great Tornado Drill on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m.

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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Governor DeSantis announced the Moving Florida Forward initiative to expedite transportation projects over the next four years. I

2023 Recycle Guide now available

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

The new and updated 2023 Recycle Guide is now available at schools, libraries throughout Pinellas County and online. T

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The Other Mozart on February 4, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

The Other Mozart is an award-winning solo play telling the forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus—a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history.

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Mastering Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Presented by the Science and Tech Committee on February 2, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

How these technologies will impact our everyday lives and the benefits of them to businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Florida Secretary of State Issues Emergency Order for Special Elections in Sanibel and Estero to Ensure Access for Voters Affected by Hurricane Ian

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

To ensure voters impacted by Hurricane Ian have the ability to participate in upcoming elections for the Village of Estero and the City of Sanibel, Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued Emergency Order 23-01, waiving certain provisions of the Florida Election Code including:

Building & Development Review in-person customer service temporarily closed

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

Building & Development Review Services in-person customer service was temporarily suspended for Friday, January 27, 2023.

Rising in U.S. News Rankings, UCF Advances Florida’s Workforce Through High-quality Online Programs

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

The University of Central Florida unleashes the potential of its students with high-quality degrees, faculty with strong academic and industry expertise, and multiple educational pathways that best position students for success while advancing Florida’s workforce needs.

FSU’s online graduate progams among the nation’s best in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Four Florida State University online graduate programs placed among the Top 25 nationally — including two programs in the Top 5 — according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.

Secretary Byrd Announces the Designation of Village Improvement Association Hall in the National Register of Historic Places

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that Village Improvement Association Hall in Oak Hill, Volusia County, has been recently listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.

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A friendly competition is key to unlocking our student’s full potential

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

A friendly competition is key to unlocking our student’s full potential. PTC Nail Specialist students hosted a 3D nail art competition where many showed their full talent and skills.

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USF engineers awarded $2.5 million federal grant to expand harmful algal bloom research along Florida coasts