The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued its weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – March 10
President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Plan to Prevent Unexpected Tax Hikes on Florida Businesses, Replenish Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund
Uncollected Taxes from Out-of-State Online Retailers
to now be Collected, Deposited Annually into Fund
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, today announced a plan to prevent an unexpected tax hike on Florida businesses, create a fair playing field with out-of-state businesses and ensure that necessary compensation is available for Florida workers seeking re-employment. [Read more…] about President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Plan to Prevent Unexpected Tax Hikes on Florida Businesses, Replenish Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund
Statement from Florida Society of Ophthalmology on Dangerous Senate Bill 876
Statement by Dr. Sarah Wellik, President of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology
“We are disappointed today that the Florida Senate Health Policy Committee chose to vote favorably on Senate Bill 876. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Society of Ophthalmology on Dangerous Senate Bill 876
FDLE arrests Sarasota County man for child sexual battery
FDLE agents arrested Michael Collin Reid, 37, of North Port, on one count of sexual battery on a child, FSS 794.011(8)(b). [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Sarasota County man for child sexual battery
Florida Watch and Progress Florida react to passage of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
“Here in Florida, we’re facing a budget shortfall and we’re the only state in the country that has no plan for distributing vaccines — except to DeSantis’ big campaign contributors. [Read more…] about Florida Watch and Progress Florida react to passage of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for SR 9 / I-95 Northbound Off-Ramp at Belvedere Road Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four will conduct a Virtual Public Meeting regarding the improvements to SR 9 / I-95 Northbound Off-Ramp at Belvedere Road in Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach. [Read more…] about Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for SR 9 / I-95 Northbound Off-Ramp at Belvedere Road Project
FAMU and Elder Care Services Collaborate To Transport Seniors To Lawson Vaccination Site
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Elder Care Services, Inc. are collaborating to get more senior citizens to the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center vaccination site. [Read more…] about FAMU and Elder Care Services Collaborate To Transport Seniors To Lawson Vaccination Site
Florida’s Perfect Storm — Extreme Weather and Insurance
Nationally renowned weather, insurance and emergency management experts met as a panel on February 24 to address the relationship between extreme weather and the rising cost of homeowner insurance. [Read more…] about Florida’s Perfect Storm — Extreme Weather and Insurance
Big Bend Leaders Launch “Safe and Healthy” to Combat COVID-19
Initiative Aims to Inform Residents About Vaccines, COVID-19 Precautions
as Community Enters Next Phase in Battle Against Pandemic
Leaders of local government, health care, education, business and the faith community across the Big Bend today announced the launch of “Safe and Healthy,” a new collaborative educational initiative to provide the latest information about vaccines, overcome vaccine hesitancy, and encourage residents to continue to observe safe protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19, as the community enters the next phase in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Big Bend Leaders Launch “Safe and Healthy” to Combat COVID-19
Equality Florida and Allies Call for an End to Attacks on Trans Kids
Lawmakers in the state legislature have joined in a national, coordinated effort to undermine the wellbeing of transgender youth, introducing legislation to bar those young people from participating in sports with their peers and criminalize doctors who provide affirming care. [Read more…] about Equality Florida and Allies Call for an End to Attacks on Trans Kids
