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Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 485 into law, making the personal care attendants (PCA) program permanent rather than ending when the COVID-19 State of Emergency expires. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing PCA Bill into Law
Florida A&M University (FAMU) researchers, in partnership with their Florida State University (FSU) counterparts, received a $1.5 million federal grant renewal to support the recruitment and academic success of research fellows from underrepresented populations. [Read more…] about FAMU Researchers Partner with FSU for $1.5M Federal Grant To Recruit and Retain Research Fellow from Underrepresented Populations
FDLE agents, with the assistance of the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, today arrested Cortez Burns, 21, of Quincy, on two counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Quincy man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gather information on how the partial collapse of the condo complex in Surfside has impacted the local community to ensure proper resources are available for response and recovery for the Surfside community. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Business Damage Assessment Survey in Response to Surfside Condo Collapse
Earlier this morning a horrific tragedy occurred from a partial collapse of the Champlain Condo’s South Tower, in the City of Surfside. Sen. Jason Pizzo (Democrat-Miami) issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Florida Senator Jason Pizzo responds to collapse of the Champlain Condo’s South Tower, in the City of Surfside
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book issued the following statement today regarding the unfolding tragedy of the collapse of the Champlain building in Surfside: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book’s Statement Regarding the Tragic Collapse of the Champlain Building
The University of Tampa announced an agreement this week that guarantees qualified students and graduates from Bethune-Cookman University admission into UT’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction. [Read more…] about The University of Tampa Education Department Announces Partnership with Bethune-Cookman University for Master’s Program
The Florida Lottery announces that James Shelmon, 69, of Chattahoochee, claimed a $5 million top prize from the 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Chattahoochee man wins $5 million top prize playing the 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-35) is today happy to announce a statewide tour of Florida’s 12 public universities over the coming weeks. [Read more…] about Senator Shevrin Jones, Vice Chair of the Education Committee, to Embark on a Statewide Tour of all 12 Public Universities to Engage University Presidents
The Florida Lottery announces that Quang Vo, 59, of El Monte, California, claimed a $1 million prize from thePOWERBALL® drawing held on December 9, 2020, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about California truck driver picks up a $1 million winning POWERBALL® ticket along his route
