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The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) today announced a plan to establish a temporary reinsurance arrangement through Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) in the event of disruptive financial rating downgrades from Demotech, Inc. [Read more…] about Florida Establishes Temporary Reinsurance Arrangement for Insurers Facing Potential Financial Stability Rating Downgrades
Following a drive-by shooting in Florida City on Monday, July 25, 2022 where a two-year-old toddler and another person were injured, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead) and other local leaders will act later on today by going out into the community to speak with residents. [Read more…] about Representative Kevin Chambliss and Community Partners to go Door-to-Door after Florida City Drive-by Shooting
Starting Aug. 1, JEA will suspend customer disconnections of electric and water service due to delinquent payments and waive newly accrued late fees. [Read more…] about JEA to Suspend Electric, Water Disconnections During Peak of Summer Heat
Florida’s housing market had more new listings, increased median home prices and signs of easing supply constraints in June and 2Q 2022 compared to a year ago, though higher mortgage rates and inflation are continuing to impact sales, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: New Listings, Median Prices Up in June, 2Q
First Lady Casey DeSantis today awarded five outstanding Northwest Florida organizations with $5,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Hope Florida Funds to Five Northwest Florida Organizations Giving Hope to Florida Families
State Senator Ileana Garcia will present a ceremonial check for the $2,000,000 of state funds she worked to secure this past legislative session towards The Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI), which began at the University of Miami’s state of the art Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as an incentive from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to study the effects of why firefighters are at an increased risk of carcinogen exposure and development of cancer in connection with the citizen’s they serve and protect. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia to Announce Today $2,000,000 in State Funding She Secured for the Firefighter Cancer Initiative at University of Miami’s Leading Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
As a result of a career-long dedication to advancing senior living, LeadingAge Florida honored Harry Hobson, CEO of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay, with its Lifetime Achievement award, one of the Association’s most prestigious awards. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Honors the Career of Harry Hobson With Its Lifetime Achievement Award
On Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 State Senator Ileana Garcia, who fought to secure 3 million dollars in state appropriations this past legislative session, will be joined by The Department of Transportation & Public Works, the Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department with Friends of The Underline for the check presentation. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia to Announce $3,000,000 for The Underline, Miami-Dade County’s Revolutionary Multi-Use/Mobility Corridor
FDLE and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marc Phillips Dinkels, 33, of Vero Beach, on two counts of human trafficking and one count each of lewd and lascivious battery, use of a child in sexual performance, unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate the commission of a felony and battery. [Read more…] about Indian River man, Brevard woman arrested for human trafficking, use of child in sexual performance
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that a historic amount of funding – a total of $30 million – is now available to Florida’s rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of Historic Funding for Rural Communities
