Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that 32,614 laptop computers are being distributed to 34 mostly small, rural school districts throughout Florida and the Florida A&M University Developmental Research School. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: More Than 32,000 Laptops Going to Small and Rural School Districts
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Awards More Than 1,000 Small Business Bridge Loans
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced more than 1,000 small businesses have been awarded more than $49 million from the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Awards More Than 1,000 Small Business Bridge Loans
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on the Passing of Rep. Kristin Jacobs
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement on the passing of State Representative Kristin D. Jacobs: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on the Passing of Rep. Kristin Jacobs
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Tallahassee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 in the Cabinet Meeting Room on Saturday, April 11th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Tallahassee
Florida crime rate drops for record 49th year
Florida’s 2019 Uniform Crime Report is now available online. [Read more…] about Florida crime rate drops for record 49th year
Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS on Supporting Florida Dairy During COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing market challenges for agriculture producers, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are working to support Florida’s dairy farmers and processors. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS on Supporting Florida Dairy During COVID-19
Florida Requests Waiver to Allow Families to Purchase Groceries Online
Governor DeSantis today directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to begin developing plans to implement an online purchasing program for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. [Read more…] about Florida Requests Waiver to Allow Families to Purchase Groceries Online
Department of Education, Florida Virtual School Offer Distance Learning Resources
To help students, parents, teachers and school districts as we mitigate the effects of COVID-19 together, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) have compiled distance learning and online resources to ensure students continue learning even while school campuses are closed. [Read more…] about Department of Education, Florida Virtual School Offer Distance Learning Resources
Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
The Florida National Guard (FLNG), under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, is responding to the needs of the state alongside our interagency partners, helping to protect citizens and guests throughout this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Jacksonville
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Jacksonville Jaguars COVID-19 testing site on Friday, April 10th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Jacksonville