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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced another step in the state’s effort to modernize public transit, provide accessible electric vehicle infrastructure and reduce harmful air pollutants caused by diesel emissions. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Plan to Strengthen Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Florida Politics recently conducted an in-depth interview with Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County and chair of VISIT FLORIDA, regarding the need for tourism promotion at the state and local levels. [Read more…] about VISIT FLORIDA chair talks value of tourism promotion
State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm) on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission about Judge John S. Kastrenakes of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida for violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct in the case of Deandre Somerville oversleeping and missing jury duty. [Read more…] about Senator Powell files official complaint about judge who jailed young man for missing jury duty
On Friday, October 11, The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will recognize 12 businesses as Florida Exceptional Employers for hiring and retaining employees who have disabilities. [Read more…] about 12 Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the relaunch and expansion of Find It Florida!, Enterprise Florida’s commercial property search tool. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Relaunch of ‘Find It Florida!’
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is promoting National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) through its BusinesSafe newsletters for October. [Read more…] about FDLE promotes Cybersecurity Awareness Month with BusinesSafe initiative
FloridaShines, Florida’s Student Hub of Innovative Educational Services, is excited to host Virtual College Week Oct. 28 – 30. Virtual College Week is a series of FREE, live webinars that are open to Florida high school juniors, seniors, parents and counselors looking for information on preparing for college, including where to go, what degree to earn, and how to pay for it without breaking the bank. [Read more…] about FloridaShines to host FREE Webinar Series to Help Students Prepare for College
By Zoe Linafelt
Erik Mendez works as an office support staff member for the NFL Youth Education Town Center at the Gwen Cherry Park & Community Center in Miami, a Miami-Dade Park.
[Read more…] about Mendez Answers the Call
The University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services was awarded a $1.6 million Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support innovative teacher preparation models that prepare prospective and new teachers to serve students in high-need schools. [Read more…] about Secretary of Education Awards UNF $1.6M Grant for Innovative Teacher Prep
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today requested that the Florida Capitol light shine blue this weekend in the memory of Chris Connell, Director of Capitol Police, who passed away unexpectedly on October 4. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Light Capitol Blue in Memory of Chris Connell
