Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell is committed to the safety of Lake County’s youth and is pleased to offer, in conjunction with the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the Teen Driver Challenge. This 9 hour course is taught 8am – 5pm and trains teen drivers how to prevent crashes through defensive driving techniques and evasive maneuvers. The program provides a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on driver training at the Lake Tech Institute of Public Safety Driving Range in Tavares.
Teens between the ages of 15 – 19 are eligible and MUST have a valid Learner’s Permit or Florida Operators License and participants must provide their own car. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office does not provide cars for this program.
Seats are available on a first come first serve basis, and class size is limited. Do not delay, as classes do fill quickly. Continue reading
Oil report from Government energy office…..Last but not least. The question is how much oil does the U.S. Have in the ground?””More than all the Middle East put Together.”
The U.S. Geological Service issued a report in April 2008. A revised report on how much oil was in this area of the western 2/3 of North Dakota, western South Dakota, and Extreme eastern Montana.
The Bakken is the largest domestic oil discovery since Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay and has the potential to eliminate all American dependence on foreign oil. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates it at 503 billion barrels. Continue reading
Bob Paxton left of FAIRtax Power Radio interviewing Sheriff Arpaio right of Arizona at CPAC 2022 in Orlando FL on Feb 26.
Dear Thomas,
Thanks to all your voices, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced that they are pausing the directive to remove Florida panther (FP) 260 from the wild!
FWF believes all agency actions need to be made based on sound science and research. FP 260 has never been a threat to humans and has only exhibited normal panther behavior.
Thank you to all our supporters who sent in letters opposing the decision to remove FP 260. Your advocacy played a critical role in giving FP260 a reprieve! It’s important to note that USFWS has only agreed to pause its plans to remove this individual panther. Now, they must reverse the decision completely in accordance with science and established protocols. Then we can address the larger issue of ensuring proper and effective compensation programs to ranchers who suffer monetary losses.
The rare Florida panther is the symbol of wild Florida. We must act now to keep it on the landscape for ourselves and future Floridians.
Now I have seen everything. An electric new green deal being charged by a diesel powered charging station. Think about it AOC??????Dangerously bad diesel fuel being run to charge safe green electric cars.
A work zone involves workers, vehicles, trucks, and equipment that can necessitate lane closures, detours, and moving equipment, and can last from a few days to several years. While work zone fatalities make up approximately three percent of overall fatalities and two percent of serious injuries, the safe and efficient flow of traffic through work zones is an ongoing priority for Florida’s transportation and traffic safety partners. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reminds you to do your job when it comes to Work Zone Safety.
BE ALERT – Expect anything to occur when entering a work zone.
DON’T TAILGATE – Unexpected stops frequently occur in work zones.
DON’T SPEED IN THE WORK ZONE – Note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone.
DON’T CHANGE LANES IN THE WORK ZONE – Any time saved just isn’t worth the risk.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED – Keep an eye out for workers and equipment.
MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS – Avoid changing radio stations and using cell phones while driving in the work zone. Continue reading
On March 24, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: March 24, 2022
RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright passed away at the age of 84 after battling cancer. In 1996, Albright became the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State. While serving in this role, she was the highest-ranking woman in the history of American government. Previously, she served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Prior to her notable career as an American diplomat, Albright made her way to the United States as a child of Czech refugees who fled from Nazi and Soviet oppression in Eastern Europe.
Pursuant to the President’s orders and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida immediately until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
On March 16, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff
HIALEAH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $289 million across Florida for programs that will ensure Florida is continuing to meet the needs of its students, teachers and families while remaining a national leader in closing education achievement gaps and advancing student growth. Governor DeSantis made the announcement at Hialeah Educational Academy, a school that has dedicated STEM programs and offers certificate programs in a variety of fields including law enforcement, nursing and fire rescue. The $289 million includes funding for STEM programs, civics education and after-school and summer learning programs.
“I am proud to announce an additional $289 million for programs that will improve student achievement and close learning gaps,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This announcement builds on our accomplishments over the past three years to make Florida a national leader on education, with our focus on civics, early literacy and STEM programs. I look forward to more announcements in the coming weeks as we continue investing in education for Florida students.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Diane Spencer and Roberta Ulrich to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners.
Diane Spencer
Spencer, of The Villages, is a retired attorney with 36 years of experience previously working as a claim attorney for State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. She is currently elected to and serves on The Villages Community Development District #5 and previously served on the North Sumter Utility Development District. Spencer earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University.
Roberta Ulrich
Ulrich, of The Villages, is a retired mathematician. She previously worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center analyzing Mars data and has experience working in the federal government and in private industry. Ulrich earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Duquesne University.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about potential cyberattacks due to growing tensions in Europe. This comes on the heels of a warning from Washington, D.C. that Russia is exploring options for a potential attack. Critical infrastructure is thought to be the most likely target of such an attack; however, attacks can be more broad, meaning anyone with information online could be affected—leading to losses in money, private information and use of digital devices.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Cyberattacks are not always narrowly targeted. In fact, many hackers cast wide nets in an effort to steal as much information as possible. With the growing tensions in Europe and new warnings out of Washington, I want to encourage all Floridians to remain diligent in their efforts to protect identities and financial information online.”
Cybersecurity experts know that hackers cast wide nets, often ensnaring small businesses, nonprofits and private citizens when launching these online assaults. Attorney General Moody is warning consumers about the possibility of widespread cyberattacks. Continue reading
