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Florida-based citrus processor Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. has announced a $98 million expansion of its Polk County citrus processing facility, as well as a new 10-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America to manufacture juice beverages for Minute Maid at the new facility. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a remarkable, record low of 3.0 percent in December 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced two new leadership appointments for the Florida Forest Service. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
Legislation sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) to compensate 76-year old Clifford Williams who was imprisoned 43 years for a crime he did not commit will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday. [Read more…] about Senator Audrey Gibson’s claims bill to compensate man incarcerated 43 years for murder he didn’t commit headed for Senate hearing
On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28-29, the Interfaith Coalition for Reproductive Health and Justice and Catholics for Choice will speak out in favor of reproductive health and rights—including access to safe, legal abortion care without stigma or shame. [Read more…] about Faith groups hold to legislative prayer breakfast and press conference in support of abortion rights and reproductive justice
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has secured an additional $690,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend Hurricane Michael crisis counseling services in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Additional $690,000 to Extend Crisis Counseling in Northwest Florida
A new report released by the University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment recommends voluntary building enhancements that would exceed the current requirements of the Florida Building Code. [Read more…] about New University of Florida Study Recommends Building Beyond Existing Florida Building Code
Destinations Florida, the unifying voice representing Florida’s destination marketing organizations, today released a new report that exposes the need for Florida tourism marketing. [Read more…] about New Report Exposes Need for Florida Tourism Marketing
Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in a roundtable discussion with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday, January 23rd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in Roundtable with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host their Annual State of Black Florida Events scheduled for January 23-24, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
