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New Book by Florida Authors Aims to Help Children Process Grief, Deal with Loss as a Part of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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All proceeds from sales of the book,“The Secret in the Clouds,” to benefit Hospice work

“The Secret in the Clouds” is an uplifting new children’s book written by Tallahassee power couple, Ron Sachs, a nationally respected communications consultant, Gay Webster-Sachs, a licensed mental health counselor. [Read more…] about New Book by Florida Authors Aims to Help Children Process Grief, Deal with Loss as a Part of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida

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Additional Sites Managed Through Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Governor DeSantis today visited a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville where he announced additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state of Florida through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida

2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War

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As Florida businesses big and small look to increase their competitive advantage in 2021, a new survey finds that adopting family-friendly policies is the surest way to attract and retain top talent and more diverse employees. [Read more…] about 2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War

Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine

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The Florida Association of Managing Entities is urging Governor Ron DeSantis to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to mental health residential facilities’ residents and staff. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $75 million has been awarded to 30 communities through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms

Florida Budget Would Allocate $165 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

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Governor DeSantis introduces new Resilient Florida program, investing in advanced
energy technologies and climate-resilient infrastructure across the state.

National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) today applauded the provision in Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget that would allocate $165 million for climate-resilient infrastructure development. [Read more…] about Florida Budget Would Allocate $165 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida

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Governor DeSantis today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46.9 million in additional Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida

Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals

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Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today joined Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, as well as representatives of the Florida Health Care Association, Florida Hospital Association, Florida Medical Association, the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, to advocate for liability protections for health care professionals, saying proposed legislation is essential to keep resources available for the health care heroes who work tirelessly to keep the public well. [Read more…] about Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals