Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 school campuses extend campus closures through May 1, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Extends School Campus Closures Through May 1
New report provides roadmap to carbon-free transportation, DEP calls for EV infrastructure proposals
Numerous policies are available to reach ‘Destination: Zero Carbon’
The transportation sector is the second-largest source of global warming pollution in Florida. [Read more…] about New report provides roadmap to carbon-free transportation, DEP calls for EV infrastructure proposals
Limbitless Solutions Temporarily Shifts Production from Creating Bionic Arms to Support Nationwide Coalition Producing Face Shields During COVID-19 Pandemic
Limbitless Solutions, a direct support organization for the University of Central Florida, has started 3D printing components of face shields health care workers and first-responders responding to the COVID-19 so desperately need. [Read more…] about Limbitless Solutions Temporarily Shifts Production from Creating Bionic Arms to Support Nationwide Coalition Producing Face Shields During COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca: Broward County Commission Must Stop Holland America from Docking at Port Everglades
Rep. Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement after a press conference with Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning in Miami Gardens. Gov. DeSantis has been quoted saying that he thinks it would be a mistake to bring more sick people into south Florida, especially to Broward given what we are dealing with right now. [Read more…] about Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca: Broward County Commission Must Stop Holland America from Docking at Port Everglades
CFO Patronis Directs Florida to Provide Workers’ Comp Coverage for Public Servants on the Front Line of COVID-19
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today directed the Division of Risk Management to provide workers’ compensation coverage to state employees who are fighting COVID-19. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis Directs Florida to Provide Workers’ Comp Coverage for Public Servants on the Front Line of COVID-19
Eyeing expected shortfall in Florida medical personnel, Senator Annette Taddeo urges Governor to follow New York’s lead, embrace foreign graduates to treat COVID-19 patients
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to escalate in Florida, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) on Monday urged Governor Ron DeSantis to follow New York’s lead and ease current restrictions on foreign graduates of medical schools already in Florida to aid in the state’s emergency response. [Read more…] about Eyeing expected shortfall in Florida medical personnel, Senator Annette Taddeo urges Governor to follow New York’s lead, embrace foreign graduates to treat COVID-19 patients
Florida Virtual School® to Provide 100 Free Digital Courses to All Florida Schools
Following up on the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Corcoran to continue education for Florida students, Florida Virtual School (FLVS®) will provide up to 100 free digital courses to all Florida schools for Florida students through the end of the school year. [Read more…] about Florida Virtual School® to Provide 100 Free Digital Courses to All Florida Schools
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
Senator Gary Farmer calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issue stay home order statewide
With the number of Covid-19 infections surging and testing data still lagging, state Senator Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) on Monday called on Governor Ron DeSantis to close non-essential businesses and issue a stay home order to protect the people of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Gary Farmer calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issue stay home order statewide
UT College of Natural and Health Sciences Donates PPE to TGH, County
Several departments within The University of Tampa’s College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) have donated excess personal protective equipment (PPE) — normally for student and faculty use in clinical and scientific teaching labs — to Tampa General Hospital (TGH). [Read more…] about UT College of Natural and Health Sciences Donates PPE to TGH, County
