UPDATE: FDACS Identifies Potential Fuel Contamination at the Port of Tampa.
Fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, at the following stations has a strong likelihood of being contaminated.
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- FDACS has identified a potentially widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa. Any fuel purchased after 10 am on Saturday August 26, at stations supplied by Citgo from the Port of Tampa has a strong likelihood of being contaminated with diesel fuel.
- Today, Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Senator Danny Burgess, and Representative John Snyder announced proposed legislation to prohibit the collection of Floridians’ financial data from firearm and ammunition purchases. Read more: bit.ly/3QJb6IV
- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the appointment of Rick “Lee” Adams Jr. as the new Director of FDACS’ Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement.
- Meet “Commissioner” Chewy, our newest detector dog! FDACS’ Detector Dog Inspection Teams act as the first line of defense in preventing unregulated or contaminated products from entering Florida.
- Floridians, call 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352) to report water-contaminated fuel issues to the department. FDACS inspectors will respond to impacted areas, as soon as it is safe to do so, to ensure retail fuel dispensers are working properly and testing the quality of fuel.
- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson toured @CFedu's Vintage Farm Campus in Ocala, where learning goes beyond the classroom! The campus offers the only hands-on, agriculture-related learning programs in the Florida College System.
- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced William “Will” Egan as the @FLForestService’s 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Join us in congratulating Forest Ranger Egan!🎉 Read more: tinyurl.com/y6kv26c5
- The Florida House pages & messengers paid us a visit this morning! Commissioner Wilton Simpson had the privilege to meet and speak with them about Florida’s legislative process and the important role that agriculture plays in the lives of all Floridians.
- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of a 691-acre family farm in Levy County. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2kn2rz72
- Today, Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlighted the historic interest in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and the 2023 application cycle results. In all, 181 new properties—representing >200,000 acres—submitted applications for funding. tinyurl.com/y4ehre25
- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is commending the Florida Forest Service (@FLForestService) for their quick work of a wildfire that occurred March 28, 2024, on Garcon Point.
00:00 - Did you know: The department inspects thousands of gas stations in Florida to ensure that pumps are working safely and properly. ✅
