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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) wrote to Acting Secretary of the Army John Whitley urging him to protect Army personnel working at Lake Okeechobee considering that algae in the Lake recently tested greater than 100 times too toxic for human contact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s standard. [Read more…] about Mast Urges Army To Protect Personnel At Lake Okeechobee From Toxic Algae
After Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the state would stop participating in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, State Senator Gary Farmer criticized the move and called for reversal of the department’s decision. [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer Speaks out Against the State’s Decision to Cut Unemployment Benefits
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the third of eight drawings in the Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion. [Read more…] about Winners announced from the third Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion drawing
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced another key step to returning more Floridians to work, following April’s labor statistics which show total private-sector employment increased by 18,800 jobs and more than 460,000 online job postings available throughout the state for job seekers. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Withdrawal from Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 20 named storms this hurricane season, and as Floridians prepare for an above average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, the Florida Association of Managing Entities reminds Floridians that continuing to receive behavioral health care services in the aftermath of a storm is an important part of hurricane planning. [Read more…] about Managing Entities Gear Up for Active Hurricane Season
The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) is disappointed by the passage and signage of SB 7072 – the Transparency in Technology Act – by Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Regarding the Passage and Signage of the Transparency in Technology Act
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced they are accepting economic development project proposals for more than $74 million in Florida Job Growth Grant Funds. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $74 Million Available for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with its regional partners, today officially opened the last remaining piece of a more than 50-mile trail that connects two Central Florida counties. [Read more…] about Construction Completed on Regional Rail Trail in East Central Florida
Care Cap Plus, an innovative healthcare finance company serving medical practices and hospitals across the country, today announced that it has relocated its headquarters from New Jersey to Jacksonville, Florida. [Read more…] about Innovative Healthcare Finance Company Relocates Headquarters to Florida
As the state of Florida recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today announced a toll-free helpline for immediate short-term mental health support and counseling services is now available for approximately 85,000 eligible Medicaid members not enrolled in a Medicaid health plan. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Announces Additional Mental Health Support Opportunities for Medicaid Members
