The Gadsden County Senior Center, Inc. might be one of Florida’s smaller venues, but you wouldn’t know from its flurry of activity. Earlier this year, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) joined the Center’s active schedule, and this outreach opportunity is being recognized with a PSC Helping Hand award. [Read more…] about Gadsden County Senior Center Named PSC Helping Hand
Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in November from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Remains identified as Lynda Meier
Law enforcement seeking the public’s help to solve this homicide
The Hallandale Beach Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the remains found last week in Miami Gardens are those of Lynda Meier. The 40-year-old went missing on June 4, 2010, when she failed to pick up her mother for a doctor’s appointment. Investigators say her death was a homicide. [Read more…] about Remains identified as Lynda Meier
Attorney General Bondi Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Attorney General Pam Bondi is co-leading a bipartisan group of 38 state attorneys general supporting criminal justice reform in the federal prison system. Today, the coalition sent a letter, co-authored by Attorney General Bondi, to Congress asking legislative leaders to fully consider criminal justice reforms like those contained in the First Step Act. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Helping More Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the extension of the registration deadline for Rebuild Florida to Friday, March 29, 2019. Rebuild Florida is a long-term recovery effort to repair and rebuild the homes of Florida families that were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Community Health Centers provide Florida’s children health services, even without insurance
By Andrew Behrman
President & CEO
Florida Association of Community Health Centers
Floridians recently were surprised to learn that last year the number of children uninsured in our state increased for the first time since tracking began a decade ago. According to a recent report released by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, the share of Florida children without insurance coverage rose from 6.6 percent to 7.3 percent. [Read more…] about Community Health Centers provide Florida’s children health services, even without insurance
Mast’s Legislation Devoting More Federal Resources To Combat Toxic Algae Passes Congress
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today secured the passage of bipartisan legislation devoting more federal resources to combat toxic algae. [Read more…] about Mast’s Legislation Devoting More Federal Resources To Combat Toxic Algae Passes Congress
Kimball Electronics Tampa Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Superior Energy Efficiency
One of Kimball Electronics’ guiding principles states, “The environment as our home.” Living up to this belief, its Tampa manufacturing facility has reduced its carbon footprint to save more than 42,000 kWh annually. These Energy Efficiency Efforts have earned Kimball Electronics Tampa the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) December 2018 Triple E Award. [Read more…] about Kimball Electronics Tampa Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Superior Energy Efficiency
Overdorf Appointed to RPOF Executive Committee
State Representative Toby Overdorf has been appointed by House Speaker Jose Oliva to the State Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Florida. [Read more…] about Overdorf Appointed to RPOF Executive Committee
PBCHRC Seeks LGBT-Inclusive Executive Order From Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis
The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC) has requested incoming-Governor Ron DeSantis to issue an executive order assuring Floridians that the state is committed to equal opportunity in government employment and contracting, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. [Read more…] about PBCHRC Seeks LGBT-Inclusive Executive Order From Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis
