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Governor Ron DeSantis today handed disaster relief checks to educators in Bay County of up to $1,000 in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 school year. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Presents Bay County Educators With $1,000 Disaster Relief Payments
The University of Tampa has implemented the Spartan SOS campus safety app to further bolster the safety and security of the campus community. [Read more…] about UT creates new safety app for students, provided by 911 Cellular
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. [Read more…] about Help a Florida Cause in Your Community Win a $25,000 Grant!
The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, provided the following update today on COVID-19 in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association COVID-19 Update
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and her Caucus leadership team today announced their intention to launch a GoFundMe campaign to support public education leaders if Governor DeSantis follows through with threats to withhold their salaries as punishment for requiring masks in schools. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Democrats to Launch GoFundMe Campaign to Repay Salaries Stolen by Governor DeSantis in Reckless Quest to Defund Public Education
Following the Broward School Board’s decision to require masks in district public schools, State Senator Gary Farmer released a statement in support of the policy. [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer Applauds Broward School Board’s Mask Policy
Senator Jeff Brandes today joined Florida business leaders to discuss the impact of Florida’s growing tech industry and how digital tools help small businesses thrive after the pandemic. [Read more…] about Senator Jeff Brandes and Florida Business Leaders Discuss State’s Growing Tech Industry and How Digital Tools Aid Economic Growth
“Despite initial resistance, I am pleased that Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing and resigned from his position as Governor of New York. [Read more…] about Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Resignation Following Sexual Harassment Investigation from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, Sexual Assault Survivor & Advocate
The vast majority of Florida nursing centers are facing significant staffing challenges that present an urgent need for investment in the long term care workforce, according to the findings of a recent survey by the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA). [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Survey: 92% of Florida Nursing Centers Face Staffing Challenges
FDLE members from throughout Florida were honored in Tallahassee for their outstanding performances last year including several local members. [Read more…] about FDLE Tallahassee and Headquarters Members Receive Top Honors in FDLE Annual Awards
