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The Florida Health Care Association, which represents nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, is advocating for COVID-19 liability protections for long term care facilities. [Read more…] about FHCA Statement on House COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Cassondra Leigh Moreno, 42, of Pensacola on one count of organized fraud and four counts of money laundering. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola woman for organized fraud and money laundering
Governor Ron DeSantis today highlighted the establishment of a new senior living community vaccination event in Lakewood Ranch to bolster vaccine distribution in Manatee County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights New Senior Living Community Vaccination Event in Manatee County
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued an investor awareness advisory providing information to help investors better understand the potential threats to their online financial accounts and how to protect themselves from cybercriminals. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Tips to Help Investors Protect Online Accounts
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has today filed legislation to ensure all state employees who give birth have access to paid family leave, even in cases of stillbirth. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
The state’s largest utilities cut off electric power from more than 120,000 Florida families during the holiday season, continuing a disturbing trend that has seen over 330,000 Florida residential households suffer disconnections since August. [Read more…] about 120,000+ Florida families had power cut off by large utilities during holidays, reports show
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, February 17. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Lakewood Ranch
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) COVID-19 vaccination site targeted toward underserved communities will now open Thursday, February 25. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Vaccination Site Set To Open Feb.25
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 the passage of House Bill 7 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 by the House Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing COVID Liability Protections to the House Floor
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
