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Rick Scott closes all public schools

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All public K-12 schools, state colleges and state universities have been shut down from today through Monday to ensure room for “sheltering and staging” for Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott‘s office announced Thursday night. All state offices also are closed today.

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FDOT highlights online traffic tools

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is “urging motorists to use the department’s real-time traffic information tools to ease their evacuation,” the department said in a Thursday news release.

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Pinellas issues Hurricane Irma evacuation orders

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Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to evacuate coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma. Thursday morning, county commissioners unanimously voted to issue the following evacuation orders: – Mandatory evacuation for Level A starting 6 a.m. Friday. – All mobile homes, regardless of evacuation levels.  Find your evacuation zone (county site may be slow)  ZONE MAPS (PDF files):  – North county evacuation zones & shelters – Mid county evacuation zones & shelters – South county evacuation zones & shelters The massive…

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Gov. Rick Scott: We’re working aggressively to get more fuel to gas stations

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Today, Gov. Rick Scott made the following statement outlining the steps that are being taken to bring more fuel to Florida gas stations.

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Tampa Bay Rowdies earn hard-fought 3-2 win in Harrisburg

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies are coming home three points richer after putting in an impressive showing in a 3-2 win over the Harrisburg City Islanders at FNB Field Wednesday night.

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Legislative committee week cancelled

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Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran have cancelled next week’s legislative committee week because of Hurricane Irma, they said in separate memos to members Wednesday.

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All Florida courts to close Friday

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All Florida state courts will be closed Friday as Hurricane Irma approaches and threatens most of the state, Chief Justice Jorge Labarga said Wednesday, citing the safety of court users, court staff and judges.

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