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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment

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Funds available for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the state’s application to access $6.4 million in federal funds available to Florida through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds that are available as a result of the impacts of Hurricane Michael is now posted. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment

Senate Celebrates National Guard Day at the Capitol

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Senate Considers Key Legislation to Support
Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Their Families

The Florida Senate today celebrated Florida National Guard Day at the Capitol by considering several pieces of legislation designed to help solidify Florida’s reputation as the friendliest state in the nation for active duty military, veterans and their families. [Read more…] about Senate Celebrates National Guard Day at the Capitol

Coronavirus Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments

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March 1-7, 2020 is National Consumer Protection Week. With Florida’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) identified this week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing guidance to consumers and food retailers/establishments on food safety to mitigate infection risk. [Read more…] about Coronavirus Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments

Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission

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Program includes carve-out to serve thousands of low-income families, also largest in U.S.

The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) SolarTogether program today, creating the country’s largest, voluntary utility-led shared solar program. [Read more…] about Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission

OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians

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Helping consumers year-round is what we do!

This week, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation is recognizing National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020, a movement intended to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. [Read more…] about OFR is Focused on Protecting Floridians