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Federal Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday June 11, 2021 ( 4 items )  

Canaveral National Seashore: Local Environmental Arts Program Announces 2021 International Artist-In-Residence, Felix Blume
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida, June 11 -- The National Park Service's Canaveral National Seashore issued the following news release: The ACA Soundscape Field Station, a partnership between Atlantic Center for the Arts and Canaveral National Seashore, announces Felix Blume as its 2021 artist-in-residence. This residency program invites musicians, composers, and ecologists to find innovative approaches that help preserve a healthy and balanced soundscape for current and future generations. The sound  more

Defenders Seize $1.2 Million in Cocaine at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
PATRICK AFB, Florida, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Thomas Sjoberg Defenders from the 45th Security Forces Squadron seized nearly 30 kilograms of cocaine that washed ashore on a Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, beach, May 19, 2021. According to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the drugs have an estimated value of approximately $1.2 million. Angy Chambers, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife manager, said she w  more

Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Project Delivery Team Meeting, Technical Workshops Scheduled for June
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announces a Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting, to be held Thursday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and LOSOM PDT Technical Workshops on Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "The Corps will host a Project Delivery Team Meeting on June 17 to p  more

U.S. Postal Service: Legendary Artist Emilio Sanchez Honored
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on June 10, 2021: The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates the art of Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) on the centennial of his birth with four new stamps featuring his colorful architectural lithographs and paintings. The pane of 20 stamps showcases Sanchez's architectural works: "Los Toldos"(1973), "Ty's Place"(1976), "En el Souk"(1972) and "Untitled (Ventanita entreabierta)"(1981). It may be purchased at usps.com/  more