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Two Florida residents from Tampa Bay and South Florida have received the annual Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award, the state’s top honor recognizing an individual with a developmental disability. [Read more…] about Two Disabilities Advocates Receive Top State Award
By Tim Brown
Abigail Jackson has an important job these days when everyone is doing what they can do stay safe and well. [Read more…] about Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
FloridaMakes’ IMT program was awarded funding from the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities program. [Read more…] about FloridaMakes’ Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship Awarded Florida Department of Education (DOE) Grant Strengthening Florida’s Manufacturing Workforce
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of COVID liability protection legislation (Senate Bill 72) into law. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing COVID Liability Protection Legislation
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today hosted the virtual 2021 Celebrating Women in Business program, featuring entrepreneurial and career insights from women who have created and managed successful businesses in Florida. [Read more…] about DBPR Hosts Celebrating Women in Business Program
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Darren Soto (FL-9) today led Members of the Florida Congressional delegation in requesting that President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders include full funding for the completion of the authorized Everglades Restoration projects in the upcoming infrastructure package. [Read more…] about Mast, Soto Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling On President Biden To Fully Fund Everglades Restoration In Infrastructure Package
More than half of Floridians have experienced increased stress levels since the start of the pandemic, and a leading organization is encouraging individuals experiencing these challenges to take an important first step to improve their lives. [Read more…] about Survey Explores Higher Levels of Stress Since Start of Pandemic
The Florida Lottery is today excited to announce that one lucky ticket is the sole winner of Saturday’s $28 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot! [Read more…] about $28 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot ticket sold in Davie
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 72 into law, which will provide important COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care providers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Governor DeSantis for Signing COVID-19 Liability Bill into Law
Mary Mayhew, President and CEO, Florida Hospital Association: [Read more…] about Florida’s Leading Health Care Organizations Praise Governor DeSantis and Legislative Leaders for Enacting COVID-19 Liability Protections
