Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $100 million in mitigation grants for local governments impacted by Hurricane Irma through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Has Approved More Than $100 Million in Mitigation Grants for Hurricane Irma
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.1 Million to Support Mexico Beach Fire Department and Law Enforcement Operations
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is awarding $1.1 million to Mexico Beach to support fire department and law enforcement operations as the city recovers from Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.1 Million to Support Mexico Beach Fire Department and Law Enforcement Operations
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Encourages Floridians to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee encourages eligible Floridians to register to vote in celebration of National Voter Registration Day, which is observed each year in September to increase participation in our electoral process.
“With the 2020 elections just around the corner, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect time for eligible Floridians to register to vote or for registered voters to update their information,” said Secretary Lee. “Voter registration applications can be submitted through several convenient and secure methods, including online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.”
Floridians can register to vote or update their existing registration through the Department’s online voter registration website RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. Users will need their Florida driver license or Florida identification card and the last four digits of their social security number. Florida residents also have the option to use the website to complete, print and sign a paper application that can be mailed or hand-delivered to their local Supervisor of Elections.
In addition to RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov, there are several other ways eligible Floridians can register to vote. Eligible Floridians can apply through:
- Any Supervisor of Elections office;
- Any office, including a tax collector’s office, that issues driver licenses or Florida identification cards;
- The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online website for renewing a driver license or state identification card; and
- Any voter registration agency such as a public assistance office or public library.
Florida residents can check their current voter registration status by using the Florida Department of State’s Voter Information Lookup tool.
For more information, please visit the Division of Elections’ website at dos.myflorida.com/elections.
About the Division of Elections
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections supports the Secretary of State, Florida’s chief election officer, in ensuring that Florida has fair and accurate elections. The Division’s three bureaus: Bureau of Election Records, Bureau of Voter Registration Services, and Bureau of Voting Systems Certification, have several responsibilities in the areas of legal compliance and elections administration to ensure that Florida’s election laws are uniformly interpreted and implemented. The Division also assists local Supervisors of Elections in their duties, and promotes enhanced public awareness and participation in the electoral process. For more information about Florida’s elections, visit dos.myflorida.com/elections.
FDLE completes 3-year sexual assault kit project
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement completed a three-year project to process older sexual assault kits submitted by local law enforcement agencies to FDLE labs following a 2016 Sexual Assault Kit Assessment. [Read more…] about FDLE completes 3-year sexual assault kit project
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Launches Rebranded Website, FDACS.gov
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the launch of FDACS.gov, the department’s new, modernized website. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Launches Rebranded Website, FDACS.gov
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources
The Governor also seeks to increase fines for
environmental crimes by 50 percent across the board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his request to the Florida Legislature of $625 million in recurring funding for the next three years for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More Than $11 Million in Donations and Announces 590,000 Bottles of Water to be Sent to the Bahamas
Governor Ron DeSantis today highlighted more than $11 million in private donations from corporations and individuals to assist the people of the Bahamas. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More Than $11 Million in Donations and Announces 590,000 Bottles of Water to be Sent to the Bahamas
Florida PSC Promotes National Lifeline Awareness Week
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is participating in National Lifeline Awareness Week, September 9–13, 2019, and reminds low-income consumers to apply for the Lifeline discount on phone and Internet service. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Promotes National Lifeline Awareness Week
Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads
During a three-day period, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will resume toll collections on roads that had previously suspended tolls in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads
Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Press Conference with FEMA Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor; Issues Update on Hurricane Dorian
Governor Ron DeSantis today met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor, followed by a press conference to provide the media and public updates regarding Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Press Conference with FEMA Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor; Issues Update on Hurricane Dorian