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“While social distancing is incredibly important as a means to help limit the spread of COVID-19, unfortunately, this period of isolation is often used by abusers to further exert control and power over their victims. [Read more…] about Statement by Marsy’s Law for Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today thanked members of the Florida Legislature for providing the necessary resources to address the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks Legislature for Taking Swift Action to Make Nearly $28 Million in Federal Funds Available for COVID-19 Response
Currently, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has not suspended any animal movement requirements. [Read more…] about Update From FDACS Regarding Animal Movements During COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis today activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
With 155 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) is once again updating consumers and business on precautionary steps to minimize coronavirus infection risk. [Read more…] about FDACS Advises Consumers & Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 16th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference at State Emergency Operations Center
The Florida Airports Council (FAC) is an association of 129 public airports in Florida and is made up of both general aviation and commercial service airports across the state. [Read more…] about Statement from Lisa Waters, President and CEO of the Florida Airports Council regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus
This past weekend marked a time of honor and celebration for Florida public power communities and for lineworkers from across the Sunshine State at the 20th annual Florida Lineman Competition. [Read more…] about Excellence in Public Power Recognized at the Annual Florida Lineman Competition
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to an all time low at 2.8 percent in January 2020, continuing to be below the national average of 3.6 percent. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate for January 2020
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today activated their Summer BreakSpot website, where families can find free meals for children under 18 during the current coronavirus school closures. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates Children’s Meals Website for COVID-19 School Closures
