Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-189, declaring a state of emergency for counties in the path of Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
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Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky file Holocaust Education Act of 2020
State Senator Kevin Rader (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) today filed the Holocaust Education Act of 2020, SB 184 and HB 91 respectively. [Read more…] about Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky file Holocaust Education Act of 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $725,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to six projects to protect military installations across the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida will join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and integrity of Florida’s elections. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls
Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
The Florida Department of Education today released the request for proposals (RFP) for the first phase of a $10 million grant to establish new, or expand existing, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
Over 100 Books Make Up the Best Student Reading List in the Nation
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today launched a new back-to-school reading list of his and Florida’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham’s favorite reads for students and teachers to consider in the upcoming school year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
Sachs Media Group Receives Highest State Honors at 2019 FPRA Golden Image Awards
Tallahassee-based firm’s work recognized as best-in-Florida at 2019 event
Earning six major awards including the “Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award” for the best single campaign of the year, Sachs Media Group continued its long-term legacy of excellence in the field of public relations and integrated communications campaigns at Tuesday’s Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards gala in Tampa. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Receives Highest State Honors at 2019 FPRA Golden Image Awards
Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Individuals in Senior Exploitation Sweep
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit conducted an exploitation sweep this week that resulted in the arrest of four individuals who exploited seniors and disabled individuals. [Read more…] about Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Individuals in Senior Exploitation Sweep
FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
This week is “National Stop on Red Week”, and from Aug. 4 to 10, members of Florida’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition will be reminding everyone to STOP on RED including when making a right turn. [Read more…] about FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
Attorney General Moody Urges More Treatment Options to Fight Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Ashley Moody today urged Congress to remove federal barriers that are preventing health care providers from offering more treatment options for patients suffering from opioid use disorder. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Urges More Treatment Options to Fight Opioid Crisis