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STATEMENT BY:
Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association
Regarding Public Power Preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
“Florida’s public power utilities have completed preparations for and are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, which is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Nature Coast early tomorrow morning. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Prepared for Tropical Storm Elsa
Governor Ron DeSantis should immediately empanel a special task force of experts to examine the tragic Surfside condominium building collapse and recommend reforms intended to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again. [Read more…] about Condo Law Experts Urge Governor to Empanel Special Task Force for Statewide Reforms in Wake of Surfside Building Tragedy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law Senate Bill 80, Child Welfare, sponsored by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford). The legislation increases protections and consistency for children in out-of-home care. [Read more…] about Key Child Welfare Legislation Signed Into Law
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gather information on how the partial collapse of the condo complex in Surfside has impacted the local community to ensure proper resources are available for response and recovery for the Surfside community. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Business Damage Assessment Survey in Response to Surfside Condo Collapse
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is today encouraging all businesses throughout the state to utilize the FloridaDisaster.biz website and other resources to prepare for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which began on June 1st. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Urges Florida Businesses to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The “Child Safety Alarm Act” – a bill that will help prevent hot car deaths in daycare vehicles – was signed into law after several high-profile tragedies prompted years of attempts to change the law. [Read more…] about Child Safety Alarm Act Signed into Law
Crime is down across Florida for the 50th straight year, according to the 2020 Annual Uniform Crime Report released today. [Read more…] about Florida crime rate drops for record 50th straight year
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced more than $111 million is now available to Panhandle communities through the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Repair Program for Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $111 Million in Additional Long-Term Infrastructure Funding for Hurricane Michael-Impacted Communities
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced local governments can now apply for $175 million through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $175 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program
Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom are today releasing a joint statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
