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Walt.Land@freshfromflorida.com webmaster@freshfromflorida.com /newsroom/press/2012/05092012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Program helps forest landowners in making pine stands less susceptible to this destructive pest. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/05092012.html Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/05042012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Continuing drought puts Florida at high risk for wildfire with 1,683 fires so far this year http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/05042012.html Tue, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/05042012_2.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Violations of Do Not Call List, telemarketing and communications are top complaints for April. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/05042012_2.html Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/05012012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Laurel wilt disease confirmed on avocado tree in Miami-Dade County production area. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/05012012.html Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/04262012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Jacksonville's Paxon School for Advanced Studies shines at National LifeSmarts Championship. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/04262012.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/04132012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Analysis finds that HB 7117 will generate tax revenue and create jobs for Florida. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/04132012.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/04052012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Florida Forest Service offers tips to help protect against the dangers of wildfire. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/04052012.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/04032012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Program offers non-industrial private landowners incentives for longleaf pine restoration. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/04032012.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/04022012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Commissioner Putnam releases annual report that outlines FDACS priorities, accomplishments. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/04022012.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03262012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Commissioner Putnam applauds 47 schools for their focus on nutrition and physical activity. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03262012.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03222012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Report provides snapshot of energy industry, policy to guide expansion of energy production. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03222012.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03212012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Johnston, Nardizzi, Onifade and Tucker are named to FDACS management posts. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03212012.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03192012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Commissioner Putnam spotlights Florida's fragile ecosystem during St. Johns River event. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03192012.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03052012_2.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com State's clearinghouse for consumer information adds live chat and mobile website. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03052012_2.html Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03022012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Consumer Protection Week spotlights consumer rights and making informed decisions. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03022012.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/03012012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com April 9 is the deadline to apply for $4.4 million in USDA block grant funds. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/03012012.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/02292012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com The two Hamilton County trees are more than 95 feet tall and 45 feet in circumference. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/02292012.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/02142012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Laurence Cutts, Robert Fuchs, Gerald Mixon and Sidney Sumner inducted for their work. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/02142012.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/02132012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Commissioner Putnam presents award to Sarah Childs during event at Florida State Fair. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/02132012.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/01202012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Cost-effective land management tool reduces wildfire risk and improves wildlife habitat. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/01202012.html Mon, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/01122012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com Commissioner Putnam outlines recommendations before Florida House subcommittee http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/01122012.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/01052012_2.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com "Do Not Call" and telemarketing complaints top the list for third straight year. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/01052012_2.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST /newsroom/press/2012/01052012.html Sterling.Ivey@freshfromflorida.com With freeze-dried vegetation and low humidity, even small sparks can ignite wildfires. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/newsroom/press/2012/01052012.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST