First Lady Casey DeSantis, as chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, today led Cabinet members in a discussion of the alarming increase in youth suicide and called for members to work with their agencies to develop new ideas to amplify and analyze the state’s response to the epidemic. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches Discussion of Youth Suicide at Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet Meeting
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $3 Million Available Through Rural Revolving Loan Fund
Governor Ron DeSantis today announces $3 million available through the Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Program to fund projects in rural communities that create and retain jobs, maintain economic activity of an existing industry or promote diversification of the local economy. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $3 Million Available Through Rural Revolving Loan Fund
Governor Ron DeSantis, FWC and the SFWMD Announce the Removal of Thousands of Burmese Pythons from the Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced and applauded the efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to remove more than 3,600 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida’s Everglades System. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, FWC and the SFWMD Announce the Removal of Thousands of Burmese Pythons from the Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Efforts to Increase Transparency in Florida’s Health Care System
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a number of transparency initiatives to significantly improve Florida’s health care system. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Efforts to Increase Transparency in Florida’s Health Care System
Legislators, Working Families and Experts to Hold Press Availability Prior to Legislative Workshop on Working Family Tax Fairness Legislation
MEDIA ADVISORY
On Tuesday morning, legislators, advocates, experts and working families across the state will hold a press availability to discuss the working family tax credit bill filed recently for this upcoming legislative session, prior to a legislative workshop on the bill SB 254 in the state Capitol. [Read more…] about Legislators, Working Families and Experts to Hold Press Availability Prior to Legislative Workshop on Working Family Tax Fairness Legislation
Greater Miami has worked hard to become a top tourist destination, and it shows
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In a recent op-ed to the Miami Herald, Bill Talbert of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau showcased the efforts of the tourism promotion organization to bring marquee events to the area, including Art Basel Miami Beach, South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Super Bowl LIV. [Read more…] about Greater Miami has worked hard to become a top tourist destination, and it shows
UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center Hosts Ninth Annual Veterans Day Tribute
The Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) at the University of North Florida will host its ninth annual Veterans Day Tribute to honor UNF students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have served or are still serving in the military at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Veterans Plaza in front of the John A. Delaney Student Union. [Read more…] about UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center Hosts Ninth Annual Veterans Day Tribute
FDLE arrests woman charged in an illegal adoption scheme
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Tina Scee, 54, on charges of organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, illegally placing a child for adoption and perjury. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests woman charged in an illegal adoption scheme
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Check Your Smoke Alarms as You Change Your Clocks on Sunday
Consumer Alert
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis encourages Floridians to check their smoke alarms as you change your clocks when Daylight Savings Time comes to an end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Check Your Smoke Alarms as You Change Your Clocks on Sunday
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Gary Lubi to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Gary Lubi to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Gary Lubi to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees