Archive for Monday, June 3, 2019
Twenty-Six Apply To Be Florida’s First Chief Resilience Officer
A Hurricane Michael survivor and former White House staff member are among the applicants for the DeSantis administration’s new position of chief resilience officer.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
The Last Straw for Single Use Plastics in Orlando City Property
It could be the beginning of the end for single use plastics in the city of Orlando. The Orlando City Council approved the ban of bags, straws, and styrofoam food containers on city property.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Growing Bolder: Daniel Pink; Dr. Mike Moreno; Connie Sawyer; Daniel Kline
Aging isn't what it used to be. Just ask the world's oldest working actress, who's still booking gigs at 100. Or the bestselling author who wonders why no one wants to age authentically anymore. Those conversations and more!
Published in Growing Bolder
Published in Growing Bolder
What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims
Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. The suspected gunman was also a longtime municipal employee.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
5/31/19: Expansion Of Florida’s Toll Roads System
When Bill Galvano became the leader of the Florida Senate, he made it clear that his top priority was building new roads.
In January, weeks before the start of the legislative session, Galvano called for three new roads. He called them corridors. Lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis agreed with Galvano and now the state’s biggest road project in 50 years is moving forward.
With the expansion comes concerns about the potential environmental impact, along with the additional stress motorists will endure during construction.
Published in Florida Roundup
Published in Florida Roundup
