AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Elkton Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/elkton-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/elkton-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:19:39 -0500 Activities and Schedule KCBS BBQ Competition Car Show Cornhole Competition Live Music Over 50 Local Vendors Kids Zone Great Food Cold Beer and Drinks https://www.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-jimmy-jam-bbq-slam-2023-31634511-elkton-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-jimmy-jam-bbq-slam-2023-31634511-elkton-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 25th, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced prizes for the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest. Ten total https://www.americantowns.com/news/lieutenant-governor-jeanette-nunez-announces-prizes-for-winners-of-the-spring-2022-florida-space-art-contest-for-k5-students-contest-extended-to-may-2nd-31352218-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lieutenant-governor-jeanette-nunez-announces-prizes-for-winners-of-the-spring-2022-florida-space-art-contest-for-k5-students-contest-extended-to-may-2nd-31352218-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, FL -- On April 25th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 10, 2022, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-one-bill-from-the-florida-legislature-31352299-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-one-bill-from-the-florida-legislature-31352299-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Spring Hill, FL — On April 25th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 524, Election Administration, to ensure that Florida continues to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-to-strengthen-floridas-election-integrity-31352473-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-bill-to-strengthen-floridas-election-integrity-31352473-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On April 25th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: -- CS/CS/SB 524 – Election Administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-one-bill-31352477-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-one-bill-31352477-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lakeland, FL — On April 26th, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at combating human trafficking https://www.americantowns.com/news/lieutenant-governor-jeanette-nunez-and-community-partners-host-roundtable-to-highlight-human-trafficking-prevention-efforts-in-central-florida-31353229-lakeland-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lieutenant-governor-jeanette-nunez-and-community-partners-host-roundtable-to-highlight-human-trafficking-prevention-efforts-in-central-florida-31353229-lakeland-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On April 26th, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation, calling for a special session to consider legislation related to property https://www.americantowns.com/news/memo-calling-on-the-legislature-to-hold-a-special-session-regarding-property-insurance-31353305-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/memo-calling-on-the-legislature-to-hold-a-special-session-regarding-property-insurance-31353305-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 375 – Structural Engineering Recognition https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-ten-bills-and-vetoes-one-bill-31355011-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-ten-bills-and-vetoes-one-bill-31355011-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Miami, FL — Governor DeSantis’ outright refusal to address the massive housing crisis has forced millions of Floridians to pay excessive https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-taddeo-joins-democratic-colleagues-in-call-to-expand-the-special-session-to-include-rental-relief-31355098-miami-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-taddeo-joins-democratic-colleagues-in-call-to-expand-the-special-session-to-include-rental-relief-31355098-miami-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HIALEAH GARDENS, FL -- On April 22nd, Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills passed by the Legislature during the Special Legislative Session that https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-to-create-lawful-congressional-districts-and-remove-special-interest-carveouts-31352116-hialeah-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-to-create-lawful-congressional-districts-and-remove-special-interest-carveouts-31352116-hialeah-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Williston, FL — On April 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $22 million in funding to 15 Florida communities through the CDBG-CV program. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-awards-more-than-22-million-for-broadband-infrastructure-and-workforce-development-in-florida-communities-31356758-williston-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-awards-more-than-22-million-for-broadband-infrastructure-and-workforce-development-in-florida-communities-31356758-williston-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kirk Barras, Steve Cona III, Marcelo Dossantos, Eric https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eight-to-the-state-apprenticeship-advisory-council-31356913-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eight-to-the-state-apprenticeship-advisory-council-31356913-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL. — On April 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles Howe, Jane Decker, Mark Grenier, Alexander https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-six-to-the-florida-building-code-administrators-and-inspectors-31356963-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-six-to-the-florida-building-code-administrators-and-inspectors-31356963-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bradley Barreto, Robert Maphis, Michael Sasso, Michael https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-five-to-the-construction-industry-licensing-board-31356978-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-five-to-the-construction-industry-licensing-board-31356978-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL – On April 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis announces a judicial appointment to the Volusia County Court. Rachel Myers, of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-makes-one-judicial-appointment-31356981-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-makes-one-judicial-appointment-31356981-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500