Last Wednesday, the Board of Governors issued guidance to Florida’s twelve public universities to begin implementing methods that would enable the delivery of coursework to students remotely. [Read more…] about Statement on the Status of the State University System
Florida Granted Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted waivers to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), providing flexibility to allow schools, child care institutions, and community organizations to feed children during the current COVID-19 school closures. [Read more…] about Florida Granted Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures
I-4 Ultimate Project Approaches Major Milestone in Summer 2020
Numerous Corridor Improvements Already Available
The I-4 Ultimate project anticipates opening the new Interstate 4 (I-4) State Road (S.R.) 408 interchange to traffic summer 2020. Seven flyover ramps will modernize connections between Orlando’s two busiest roadways. [Read more…] about I-4 Ultimate Project Approaches Major Milestone in Summer 2020
Pfizer Outlines Five-Point Plan to Battle COVID-19
Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla Calls on Biopharma Industry
to Collaborate on Combatting the Global Pandemic
Pfizer today issued a five-point plan calling on the biopharmaceutical industry to join the company in committing to unprecedented collaboration to combat COVID-19. [Read more…] about Pfizer Outlines Five-Point Plan to Battle COVID-19
Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Tax Relief Package Includes Back-To-School
and Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7097, Taxation. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Rep. Chip LaMarca: Big Win for Collegiate Athletes in Florida
Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement on the passage of the Collegiate Athlete Bill of Rights (Senate Bill 646). [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca: Big Win for Collegiate Athletes in Florida
FDACS Taking Action to Feed Florida’s Students During School Closures
Following today’s announcement that all Florida K-12 schools will be closed through Monday, March 30th, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness is announcing alternative methods for providing school meals to students. [Read more…] about FDACS Taking Action to Feed Florida’s Students During School Closures
Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break
Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, today provided strong recommendations for extending spring break following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing guidance specific to COVID-19 in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break
Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) today provided an update on activities regarding COVID-19. [Read more…] about Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Department of Health Warehouse on Friday, March 13th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee