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Florida Hospital Association (FHA) President and CEO Mary Mayhew met with hospital leaders this week in the Big Bend and Panhandle area to discuss regional health care priorities and the latest information on COVID-19 case trends and preparation for vaccine distribution. [Read more…] about FHA President & CEO Mary Mayhew Meets with Hospital Leaders in Tallahassee to Discuss COVID-19
Ahead of the weekend, motorists should anticipate nighttime full closures on Interstate 4 (I-4) and State Road (S.R.) 408 for various construction activities. [Read more…] about Weekend I-4 Ultimate Closures Forecast: December 11 – 14
When Amani Guerrier graduates from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Nursing on Saturday, Dec. 12, she will be walking in familiar footsteps. [Read more…] about Nursing Student Is A Fourth Generation FAMU Graduate
The actions of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents have been vilified over the past few days regarding the legal search warrant executed at the residence of Ms. Rebekah Jones. [Read more…] about FDLE releases full body camera footage from Rebekah Jones search warrant
In a recent column published by the Florida Times-Union, Vivian Young, Communications Director for the statewide nonprofit 1000 Friends of Florida, writes while many rightfully fear flooding during hurricane season, our state has become more vulnerable to flooding and erosion as a result of sea level rise, which now affects our state even when the tropics are quiet. [Read more…] about Build resilience for a stronger, safer Florida
The Supreme Court of the United States today ruled 8-0 in favor of Port. St. Lucie resident and rape survivor Harmony Allen. [Read more…] about Port St. Lucie Rape Survivor Harmony Allen Wins Supreme Court Case With Mast’s Help
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – December 8
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
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the final version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, which includes several provisions written by Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect clean water in Florida. [Read more…] about Mast Provisions To Reduce Toxic Discharges, Protect Florida Waters To Become Law
This week Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) again filed legislation to prohibit seclusion and provide stricter guidelines for the use of physical restraint for students with disabilities in Florida schools. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Prohibit Seclusion and Restraints for Students with Disabilities
