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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
At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has started accelerating critical infrastructure projects, which are valued at $2.1 Billion. [Read more…] about FDOT Accelerates Critical Infrastructure Projects Valued at $2.1 Billion
Tn response to Governor DeSantis issuing a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a statewide elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order
Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, today announced a partnership with transportation network Lyft to increase the distribution of food and supplies to food-insecure South Floridians during the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Lyft partners with Farm Share to provide in-need South Floridians without transportation access to food during the coronavirus pandemic
As financial services organizations establish remote workplaces due to COVID-19, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is sharing information on cybersecurity tips for the security of information technology systems. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Cybersecurity Tips
Outraged by reports that Governor Ron DeSantis had failed to issue a statewide stay-at-home order because no one at the White House had “recommended that to me,” state Senator Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale) on Wednesday called on the governor to assume command of the state he was elected to lead. [Read more…] about Senator Thurston to Governor DeSantis: Act like Florida’s Governor
The month of April is both National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month – a designation with added meaning this April as safety experts and the FBI caution parents to keep personal and digital safety top-of-mind in the midst of stay-at-home orders, school closures, and social distancing. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Launches Digital Safety Programming in Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month, COVID-19 Distancing
What: I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road Ramp Lane Closure: The SR 72 on-ramp to I-75 northbound will be reduced to one lane to allow crews to remove a high mast light pole. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road Ramp Lane Closure
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting flexibility to help move Florida perishable crops quickly to food banks, school meal programs, and other federal food purchase programs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue: Ensure Farmers Are “Not Left Behind”
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued an emergency order to extend certain filing deadlines, occurring in March and April 2020. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: OFR Extends Certain Filing Deadlines
