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In the beloved holiday movie, A Christmas Story, Ralphie attempts to convince his parents and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift. [Read more…] about Make Sure Protective Eyewear is on Your Holiday Shopping Lists
Jacksonville FC, a philanthropic youth soccer organization, donated more than 300 toys to more than 100 families with children at Community PedsCare®, a nationally recognized pediatric hospice program for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. [Read more…] about Jacksonville FC; Suddath Spread Holiday Joy to Children in Need
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, which included a number of provisions Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) helped write to extend benefits and provide additional assistance for veterans. [Read more…] about Mast Provisions To Extend Benefits, Assist Veterans Passed by the House
Florida A&M University is one of 10 schools benefitting from the $10 million TikTok Future Health Heroes Fund to provide undergraduate and graduate scholarships for Black, Latinx and Indigenous students pursuing medical and health care careers. [Read more…] about FAMU Receives $1M From TikTok’s Future Health Heroes Fund To Provide Scholarships
Madeline Pumariega, incoming President of Miami Dade College, will address The Role of Higher Education in Economic Recovery in a speech before the Economic Club of Florida tomorrow, Wednesday December 16, from noon to 1pm at the Governors Club in downtown Tallahassee. [Read more…] about New Miami Dade College President to Share Impact of COVID-19 Virus on Higher Education
The Florida Veterans Foundation and Duke Energy partnered on the Operation We Care: Holiday Cards for Heroes initiative to share holiday cheer, appreciation and encouragement to Sunshine State veterans this holiday season. [Read more…] about Holiday Cards for Heroes Initiative Shares Holiday Cheer with Veterans
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – December 15
Former Congressman Earl Hutto died yesterday at age 94. [Read more…] about Former Congressman Earl Hutto Dies at Age 94
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
An FDLE investigation resulted in arrest warrants charging Steven Osburn on one count each of official misconduct, falsifying records and simple battery. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests sheriff’s deputy for official misconduct, falsifying records and battery
