Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) had the following statement on the MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam plans for docking in Port Everglades. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca statement on MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam docking in Port Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in the Cabinet Meeting Room on Thursday, April 2nd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
Small Business Relief Available Through The CARES Act
Get the resources you need to help your business
survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. [Read more…] about Small Business Relief Available Through The CARES Act
Agency for Health Care Administration Offers Flexibilities to Assist with Long-Term Care Provider Staffing Shortages by Putting Floridians Back to Work
To provide greater workforce flexibility to Florida long-term care providers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Mary Mayhew today announced the launch of a program to allow personal care attendants to temporarily perform additional duties. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Offers Flexibilities to Assist with Long-Term Care Provider Staffing Shortages by Putting Floridians Back to Work
UWF manufacturing, distributing 3D-printed face shields for healthcare workers
As a shortage of full face shields for healthcare workers grips the nation in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West Florida responded by asking one of the University’s direct support organizations to manufacture, manage and distribute 3D-printed full face shield supplies at its Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in downtown Pensacola. [Read more…] about UWF manufacturing, distributing 3D-printed face shields for healthcare workers
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
Commissioner Nikki Fried Guidance on Essential Food and Agriculture Workers During Stay-at-Home Order
In response to the Governor issuing a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered the following statement on the essential role of food and agriculture workers who are exempt from this order. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Guidance on Essential Food and Agriculture Workers During Stay-at-Home Order
Agency for Health Care Administration Launches Statewide Hospital Bed Capacity Dashboard
Dashboard reports updated data on bed availability by county and hospital
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) today published a data dashboard of current hospital bed availability to provide the public with greater visibility on hospital capacity and census. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Launches Statewide Hospital Bed Capacity Dashboard
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces the Waiving the Waiting Week for Reemployment Assistance
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, today announced the waiving of the requirement to wait a week to receive Reemployment Assistance benefits through May 8, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces the Waiving the Waiting Week for Reemployment Assistance
UT Programs Ranked Highly by Plexuss: The Student Opportunity Network
The University of Tampa’s programs in marine science, criminology and criminal justice, and political science were all recognized in the inaugural 2020 PLEXUSS Global Rankings. [Read more…] about UT Programs Ranked Highly by Plexuss: The Student Opportunity Network
