Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today held a roundtable with Panama City firefighters, local official and first responders to discuss the importance of preparing for the coronavirus. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Holds Roundtable with First Responders on the Coronavirus
Dozens of companies seek high-skilled STEM talent at Florida Poly career fair
Fifty companies gathered at the Innovation, Science, and Technology building in Lakeland this week for the annual spring career fair, looking to fill countless positions with the high-tech, high-skilled talent Florida Polytechnic University produces. [Read more…] about Dozens of companies seek high-skilled STEM talent at Florida Poly career fair
Florida’s Housing Market: Closed and Pending Sales, Median Prices Rise in Jan. 2020
Florida’s housing market started the year off on a positive track, with more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales and higher pending inventory in January 2020 compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Closed and Pending Sales, Median Prices Rise in Jan. 2020
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Local Officials Highlight $250,000 Office of Energy Grant Project
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was today joined by local elected officials and advocates to highlight a $250,000 energy efficiency grant project. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Local Officials Highlight $250,000 Office of Energy Grant Project
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Local Elected Officials to Highlight $250,000 Office of Energy Grant Project
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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried will be joined this morning by local elected officials and advocacy groups to highlight a $250,000 energy efficiency grant project. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Local Elected Officials to Highlight $250,000 Office of Energy Grant Project
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Passage of Forced Parental Consent
Tonight, the Florida House passed CS/CS/SB 404, which would create additional unnecessary barriers for young women seeking reproductive healthcare. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Passage of Forced Parental Consent
EB I-4 Exit Ramp to South Street Shifting into Final Configuration
Changes Scheduled for Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street, and Orange Blossom Trail Ramps
Scheduled Interstate 4 (I-4) ramp changes will affect how motorists access Orlando south of downtown. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Exit Ramp to South Street Shifting into Final Configuration
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250,000 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Award to City of Green Cove Springs
During Clay County Day at the Florida State Capitol, Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that he is awarding $250,000 to the city of Green Cove Springs for electrical line infrastructure upgrades through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250,000 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Award to City of Green Cove Springs
Florida Planned Parenthood PAC statement on passage of forced parental consent bill
Laura Goodhue, Campaign Manager, Florida Planned Parenthood PAC: [Read more…] about Florida Planned Parenthood PAC statement on passage of forced parental consent bill
Legislation to Enhance Public Safety Advances to Senate Floor
Bills to improve school safety, enhance Florida’s emergency
preparedness and response pass final Senate committee
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), today passed a number of bills to improve the safety and security of Florida residents and visitors. [Read more…] about Legislation to Enhance Public Safety Advances to Senate Floor