Hello Florida, Our DPW has been working hard flushing sewer lines throughout the Village. During this process it became quite evident that many items in the lines did not belong there. We ask that you be mindful as to what you flush down the toilet and pour down the … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, What a beautiful weekend to get outside and do some work around the house or just take a walk. When I came in at the end of the day with my dog, I was surprised to see that I had a deer tick on me this … Continue reading →
Residents of the Village of Florida will vote on Thurs., Apr. 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the Florida Public Library’s (FPL) annual budget and trustee election. All registered voters in the Florida Union Free School District (FUFSD) are eligible to vote. Absentee ballot applications are … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, It is the time of year when we find our streets and sidewalks busier than usual. If you are driving, please be aware of the walkers and bike riders. If you are walking or bike riding, be aware of the vehicles. Everyone is responsible for obeying … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, One of the topics at the Village Board meeting was the notices that were sent to the Village residents regarding the quality of our drinking water. This session proved to be very informational on this matter. If you still have questions on this please … Continue reading →
Dana Castine, the Florida Union Free School District’s Director for Math, Science, and Technology, has been recognized by the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) for her contributions to her profession and to the association. Castine has been inducted into NYSCATE’s Volunteer Hall … Continue reading →
Voters in the Villages of Florida and Greenwood Lake will head to the polls on Tues., Mar. 19. The Village of Warwick does not have an election this year. The Village of Greenwood Lake will have four incumbents running unopposed: Mayor Jesse Dwyer is running for … Continue reading →
Tim and Scott Bieling, owners of Roe Brothers Lumber and Hardware in Florida, NY, were recently honored by the Florida Union Free School District for their constant and continuing support of the students who attend S.S. Seward Institute and Golden Hill Elementary School. An act of vandalism to … Continue reading →
The Seward/Mapes Homestead Restoration Committee will present a program on Thurs., Mar. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Florida Senior Center, located at 3 Cohen Cir. in Florida, NY. The presenter, Carolyn Ivanoff, will speak about suffragette attire, commemorate the struggle for suffrage, and will celebrate the … Continue reading →
Story by Eric Hague Golden Hill Elementary School hosted its annual Science Symposium on Thurs., Feb. 21 after being snowed out the previous night. Between 6 and 7:30 p.m. that evening, over 70 Golden Hill Elementary School students presented their research. The judges, who were easily identifiable by … Continue reading →
The Florida Public Library’s annual budget vote and trustee election will be held on Thurs., Apr. 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Library, located at 4 Cohen Cir. in Florida, NY. The Library is a school district public library, sharing the same geographical boundaries as the … Continue reading →
Story by A.J. Arias The Village of Florida Board of Trustees tabled a motion on at their meeting on Wed., Feb. 13 to reimburse homeowners in the Beazer Homes development for mailboxes that were destroyed by plows in the last few snowstorms. Mailboxes were destroyed on two separate … Continue reading →
