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This Wednesday, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) will host a “Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair” in Orlando, at the Hilton Altamonte Springs. The event is open to the public, and various DFS experts will be there to assist attendees and educate them on available resources. Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, Tasha Carter, will also be on hand to help insurance policyholders who are dealing with a challenging claims process. Insurance consumers can learn more about ways to reduce their premiums through the My Safe Florida Home program, and Workers’ Compensation professionals will be there to help small businesses navigate any issues they may have. The Department will also have an Unclaimed Property Portal available to assist Floridians in collecting any unclaimed cash they are entitled to.
2 Central Florida schools begin extended academic year
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year. Students and teachers at Wyomina Park Elementary in Ocala returned to school on Monday, nearly a month earlier than usual. Challenger 7 Elementary in Cocoa is also starting a new year-round schedule.
State-funded home improvement dreams paused as heavy demand closes first step for funding
Didn’t get into the pipeline to claim your state-funded home improvement grant after the possibility reopened July 1? You've got plenty of company. My Safe Florida Home, which hands out up to $10,000 per home in state money to help Floridians get their homes storm-ready — and perhaps lower their insurance premiums...
South Lake Chamber Of Commerce July Breakfast Highlights Minneola’s Bright Future
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its July Breakfast at the picturesque Sterling Event Venue, a Tuscan-inspired wedding destination located at 20524 CR 455, Clermont. The breakfast, hosted by the City of Minneola, brought together Mayor Pat Kelley, city staff, and stakeholders to present ongoing and upcoming projects in the thriving community.
As student aid requests lag in Florida, groups step in to help some fill out FAFSA
By summertime, most prospective college students know which school they're attending and how much they have to pay in tuition. But not Viviana Gonzalez. The Sumner High School graduate started filling out the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, back in January. But a technical issue prevented her from completing the parents' portion of the form for months.
Winning lottery ticket worth over $64,000 sold at Florida Publix
PALM BAY, Fla. - Someone in Brevard County is more than a thousand dollars richer. A winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold at a Publix located at 3450 Bayside Lake Boulevard SE in Palm Bay, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning ticket was worth $64,444.81. Saturday evening's winning numbers...
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. The post Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida voters: Deadline to register to vote in the 2024 primary election is fast approaching
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation in time for the Tuesday, August 20 primary election is Monday night, July 22. Click here to check and see if you are registered. If you miss that deadline, there’s still time to register to vote in the November 5 general election. The deadline to register for that election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Longtime Florida Horseman Milton S. Hendry Dies at 82
Longtime Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry, 82, died June 27 in Crystal River, Fla. The native of Bay Springs, Miss., loved horses all of his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses, and barrel racing. He later rode at unsanctioned meets in the South and Midwest before receiving his jockey license to ride Quarter Horses in Louisiana in 1972. Before retiring from riding in 1986, he was a leading Quarter Horse jockey at Commonwealth Race Course in Louisville, Ky., and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Fla.
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