Florida Department of Agriculture

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First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

New State Budget Means Winter Haven Gets Funds for New City Hall

WINTER HAVEN | A $1.5 million expenditure in the state budget, signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on Monday, opens the door for a new Winter Haven City Hall.Since 2007, city officials have been interested in the 66,000-square-foot Florida Citrus Building, ... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 22 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Major Florida Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

Gov. Bill Scott is expected to sign into law legislation that promotes the use of natural gas fuel for vehicles, including school buses.Gov. Bill Scott is expected to sign into law legislation that promotes the use of natural gas fuel for vehicles, including ... [Published School Transportation News - May 21 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

50 Legs charity under state scrutiny

More Kathryn Bursch StoriesClearwater, Florida - Steve Chamberland is the larger-than-life face of the 50 Legs charity. The former pro-wrestler, who lost his own leg in a motorcycle accident, founded the group and he raises money to help kids get state ... [Published 10connects.com - May 13 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

LCSO arrests North Ft. Myers man for his part in arson

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee County Sheriff's deputies arrested 52-year-old Donald Leo Hayward on Saturday, in regards to a one-acre wildfire near North Cleveland Street and Pine Island Road.No one was injured in the fire, and no property was damaged, ... [Published WINK TV - May 14 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Retailers roll out for Mother's Day

Core Tip: While millions of Americans dined out for Mother’s Day, numerous families also grilled seafood or prepared seafood meals at home for mom.While millions of Americans dined out for Mother’s Day, numerous families also grilled seafood or prepared ... [Published Global FoodMate - May 14 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Dangerous snail species spotted in Texas

Topics: Florida Department of Agriculture ♦ Giant African Land Snail ♦ Sam Houston State UniversityHealth officials in Houston, Texas, are advising residents to keep an eye out for a dangerous variety of snail recently spotted in the area — but to keep ... [Published Raw Story - May 08 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Coke to plant orange groves

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR COCA-COLA - Debra Shankle, Vice President Coca-Cola Refreshments East Region Manufacturing, left Richard Hamann, Mayor of Auburndale, Commissioner Adam Putnam, Florida Department of Agriculture, Steve Cahillane President, Coca-Cola ... [Published Polk County Democrat - May 08 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Florida legislature proposes funds to combat citrus greening

The Florida legislature agreed to fund $9.5 million in research-related activities to combat HLB, also known as citrus greening, which threatens to wipe out Florida's $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 jobs.The funding is part of the Florida Department ... [Published The Produce News - May 08 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 5 reports

Florida okays incentives to buy NG trucks

The Florida House of  Representativs passed HB 579 to promote the use of natural gas fuels, giving dealers of natural gas trucks and equipment a shot in the arm.The legislation, according to our sister site, CCJ, encourages commercial fleet owners to ... [Published Successful Dealer - May 03 2013]
First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Giant African Land Snail invading South Florida

WEST PALM BEACH -- - They are slimy, they eat just about everything in their path and experts say the Giant African Land Snail is the next invasive species wreaking havoc in South Florida.Snails might be slow, but the pest could quickly spread to with ... [Published TCPalm - Apr 25 2013]
First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Florida’s ‘Do Not Call’ list swells after fee is removed

The number of Floridians who have signed up on the state’s “Do Not Call” list is almost six times higher than it was a year ago after the state removed a fee.The Florida Department of Agriculture said the elimination of a $10 registration fee and $5 annual ... [Published Business Journal of Tampa Bay - Apr 23 2013]
First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Legoland Reports Zero Accidents Involving Guests in First Quarter

Legoland Florida reported no accidents involving guests in the first quarter of 2013. The Florida Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection issues quarterly reports on self-reported accidents at theme parks. Legoland in Winter Haven was one of three attractions ... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - Apr 23 2013]

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New State Budget Means Winter Haven Gets Funds ... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 22 2013]
Major Florida Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Leg... [Published School Transportation News - May 21 2013]
Streptomycin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergenc... [Published Zecco - May 17 2013]
Florida Legislature Passes Natural Gas Vehicle ... [Published Environment News Service - May 14 2013]
LCSO arrests North Ft. Myers man for his part i... [Published WINK TV - May 14 2013]
Retailers roll out for Mother's Day [Published Global FoodMate - May 14 2013]
50 Legs charity under state scrutiny [Published 10connects.com - May 13 2013]
Is Your Food At Risk? [Published CBS Miami - May 11 2013]
71st Soil Stewardship Banquet [Published Suwannee Democrat - May 10 2013]
$9 Billion Florida Citrus Industry in Life or D... [Published Sunshine State News - May 10 2013]
Giant Snails Found in Texas, But Don’t Freak Out [Published Time - May 10 2013]
Dangerous snail species spotted in Texas [Published Raw Story - May 08 2013]
Coke to plant orange groves [Published Polk County Democrat - May 08 2013]
Florida legislature proposes funds to combat ci... [Published The Produce News - May 08 2013]
Letters to the Editor: Jason Collins, jury duty... [Published Orlando Sentinel - May 05 2013]
Green Conference May 22-23 In WPB [Published Town-Crier Online - May 03 2013]
Florida okays incentives to buy NG trucks [Published Successful Dealer - May 03 2013]
Florida legislature approves incentives for nat... [Published CCJDigital.com - May 02 2013]
Fla. Legislature Approves NGV Incentives [Published DownstreamToday.com - May 02 2013]
Legislature approves natural gas vehicle incent... [Published Sys-Con Australia - May 02 2013]
Legislature approves natural gas vehicle incent... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 02 2013]
Roads Less Traveled with Chad Crawford of How t... [Published Orlando Home And Leisure - May 01 2013]
DJ Cotton Gains as U.S. Planting Falls Behind; ... [Published Individual.com - Apr 30 2013]
Giant invasive African land snails found in Flo... [Published Environmental Monitor - Apr 25 2013]
Giant African Land Snail invading South Florida [Published TCPalm - Apr 25 2013]
Invasive African snail taking over south Florida [Published Todaysthv.com - Apr 23 2013]
Florida’s ‘Do Not Call’ list swells after fee i... [Published Business Journal of Tampa Bay - Apr 23 2013]
Florida Senate Budget: 'Political Game'Jeopardi... [Published Sunshine State News - Apr 23 2013]
Legoland Reports Zero Accidents Involving Guest... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - Apr 23 2013]
Green industry wins in 2013 Farm Bill Research ... [Published FloraCulture International - Apr 21 2013]
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Dangerous snail species spotted in Texas [Published Raw Story - May 08 2013]
Topics: Florida Department of Agriculture ♦ Giant African Land Snail ♦ Sam Houston State UniversityHealth officials in Houston, Texas, are advising residents to keep an eye out for a dangerous variety of snail recently spotted in the area — but to keep ...
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