The City of Palmetto Bay on Monday, September 12th, 2022 saw $3,062,500 in funds towards necessary construction support for Sub-Basin Improvements #43, #57, & #96 due to the legislative efforts of State Senator Ileana Garcia. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia Granted Palmetto Bay Astonishing $3,062,500 for Sub-Basin Construction Improvements #43, #57, & #96
Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
Joint Task Force Florida (JTTF) has 5,227 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
Florida Public Power Nearing Full Restoration Following Hurricane Ian
In less than five days since the extremely powerful and massive Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida and then cut across the state, Florida’s public power utilities have restored power to 98 percent of customers who experienced outages following the hurricane. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Nearing Full Restoration Following Hurricane Ian
FDOT Traffic Advisory: Emergency Road Closure on S.R. 46 Due to Rising River
Please be advised of an emergency road closure of all lanes on S.R. 46 at the St. Johns River in Brevard County, near the Seminole County line. [Read more…] about FDOT Traffic Advisory: Emergency Road Closure on S.R. 46 Due to Rising River
U.S. Small Business Administration Adds Four Primary Counties to Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the addition of several Florida counties to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian that began Sept. 23, enabling more Florida businesses and residents to be eligible to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loan program. [Read more…] about U.S. Small Business Administration Adds Four Primary Counties to Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
Governor DeSantis Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Reemployment Assistance and Disaster Unemployment
Assistance are available to eligible Floridians
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the work search reporting, waiting week, and Employ Florida registration requirements for Reemployment Assistance claims have been temporarily waived for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian in FEMA disaster-declared counties. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
SunRail to Resume Service with Modified Schedule Monday, October 3, 2022
SunRail will resume service with a modified schedule beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. [Read more…] about SunRail to Resume Service with Modified Schedule Monday, October 3, 2022
FMEA on Hurricane Ian Public Power Restoration
STATEMENT BY:
Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association
Regarding Public Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Ian
“Devastation caused by Hurricane Ian left more than 2.6 million homes and businesses in Florida without power. [Read more…] about FMEA on Hurricane Ian Public Power Restoration
Florida Banks Respond to Hurricane Ian Crisis
Banks extend account assistance, contribute volunteer
hours and donate to support region’s recovery
Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, Florida banks of all sizes have stepped up to meet the needs of impacted communities and FEMA-declared disaster areas by making financial donations, extending account assistance and supporting employees and residents. [Read more…] about Florida Banks Respond to Hurricane Ian Crisis
Florida Association of Managing Entities Encourages Floridians to Observe Mental Illness Awareness Week
The first week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the Florida Association of Managing Entities is reminding Floridians to mind their mental health and urging individuals to educate themselves on behavioral health care in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Encourages Floridians to Observe Mental Illness Awareness Week