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Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month

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Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) have proclaimed September as Florida Preparedness Month to highlight the critical need for Florida residents and visitors to be aware of and prepare for natural and man-made hazards. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Travel Within the State to Help Tourism Recover

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Governor Ron DeSantis and VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Dana Young today visited Daytona Beach to emphasize the critical importance of the tourism industry in Florida and to launch a new marketing campaign leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Travel Within the State to Help Tourism Recover

Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities Releases Visitation Recommendations

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At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities prepared and released their final recommendations to safely allow visitation in long-term care facilities in Florida. [Read more…] about Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities Releases Visitation Recommendations

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in the Federal Lost Wages Assistance Program

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will submit Florida’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in the Federal Lost Wages Assistance Program

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Employment Data for July 2020 and new Data Delivery Platform, Florida Insight

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida’s labor force increased 2.3 percent over the month, an increase of 223,000 Floridians entering the workforce. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Employment Data for July 2020 and new Data Delivery Platform, Florida Insight

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $27 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $27 million is now available to local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $27 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of New Survey Tool for Self-Assessment and Safe Behavior Scores on COVID-19

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the release of an online survey to allow residents, especially older adults, to make important self-assessments on their COVID-19 behaviors through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of New Survey Tool for Self-Assessment and Safe Behavior Scores on COVID-19

FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today received two regional awards for the S.R. 82 Widening Project and SunTrax Phase 1 from the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards competition. [Read more…] about FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards