Governor Ron DeSantis today provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, highlighting steps the state is taking to increase vaccinations and put Florida’s Seniors First. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Putting Seniors First and Leading the Nation in Vaccinations for Those 65+
President Simpson Announces 18 New Appointments
Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today announced 18 appointments to various statewide, regional and national boards and councils. [Read more…] about President Simpson Announces 18 New Appointments
Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate “Panic Defense” Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) this week filed legislation to eliminate the so-called “gay/trans panic defense” from being used in Florida to legally defend assaults and lethal attacks on LGBTQIA+ individuals. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate “Panic Defense” Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $100 Million in Infrastructure Awards to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that nearly $100 million has been awarded to 24 communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $100 Million in Infrastructure Awards to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irma
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing
Second Largest Jackpot in the Game’s History!
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since September 18, 2020, and today increased to an estimated $1 billion jackpot for the Friday, January 22 drawing. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing
Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices, New Listings Show Gains in December
Despite the ongoing pandemic and a still struggling jobs outlook, Florida’s housing market in December showed more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices, New Listings Show Gains in December
Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis joined 100-year-old
WWII veteran Henry Sayler as he received vaccine
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined decorated World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler to witness Sayler receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. [Read more…] about Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Key Largo
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Key Largo on Friday, January 22nd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Key Largo
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent
From May to December, Florida has gained 748,100 private sector jobs
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had eight consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 21,100 private sector jobs in the month of December. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent
FAMU President Robinson ‘Optimistic About the Future’ In State Of The University Address
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., in his annual State of the University address Thursday, lauded the efforts of students, faculty, staff and administrators in helping the state’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) navigate through one of the most difficult years in the institution’s history. [Read more…] about FAMU President Robinson ‘Optimistic About the Future’ In State Of The University Address
