Florida News Straight From the Source
In a recent op-ed published by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Brewster Bevis, Senior Vice President of Associated Industries of Florida, urges Floridians to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1. [Read more…] about Prepare now for Florida’s hurricane season
The Florida Lottery is today excited to announce that the sole POWERBALL® jackpot winning ticket from Saturday’s $286 million drawing was sold in Florida! The jackpot winning ticket was purchased at Circle K, located at 721 Chaffee Road South in Jacksonville. [Read more…] about Florida produces 16th POWERBALL® jackpot winner
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today underscores the prioritization of funding by Governor Ron DeSantis that will result in better health care for all Floridians. [Read more…] about Key Investments Under Governor DeSantis Improve Health Care for All Floridians
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that June 30, 2021, will be the final day for homeowners with remaining damage from Hurricane Michael to complete applications for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Deadline to Submit Applications for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program
Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation recognizing May 2021 as National Foster Care Month, an annual observance to acknowledge the impact that foster families, community partners, and child welfare professionals have on shaping the lives of children and youth in foster care. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Child Welfare Partners Celebrate National Foster Care Month
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced another key step to returning more Floridians to work, following April’s labor statistics which show total private-sector employment increased by 18,800 jobs and more than 460,000 online job postings available throughout the state for job seekers. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Withdrawal from Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced they are accepting economic development project proposals for more than $74 million in Florida Job Growth Grant Funds. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $74 Million Available for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2-A, Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Ratifies Historic Compact with Seminole Tribe
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to President Biden asking him to direct Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the communities affected by the Army Corps’ toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee before he authorizes the poisoning of American citizens this summer. [Read more…] about Mast Asks Biden To Direct Army Corps Commanding General To Visit Lake Okeechobee Before Discharging Toxic Water To St. Lucie
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) and its partners across the state today launched the Cash for College campaign to promote FAFSA completion as a crucial step as students and their families make plans for education beyond high school. [Read more…] about New Campaign Aims to Help Florida Students Get “Cash for College” and Improve Their Outcomes Beyond High School
