Governor Ron DeSantis today awarded more than $35 million to 48 Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $35 Million to 48 Florida Communities for Community Development
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Representative Woodson to Host Second Annual Haitian Independence Day Celebration in Broward County
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) will partner with the City of Hollywood to host a Haitian Independence Day Celebration at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St, Hollywood, FL 33024. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson to Host Second Annual Haitian Independence Day Celebration in Broward County
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $7.1 Million in Awards to Support Florida’s Rural Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $7.1 million in awards to nine Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $7.1 Million in Awards to Support Florida’s Rural Communities
FDLE seeks public’s help in locating Brian Klecha, missing since 2017
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center, continue to investigate the 2017 disappearance of Brian Edward Klecha of Polk County. [Read more…] about FDLE seeks public’s help in locating Brian Klecha, missing since 2017
Florida Surpasses 600 Bonuses Distributed to New Law Enforcement Recruits Through Bonus Program
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than 600 bonuses have been awarded to newly employed law enforcement recruits since the launch of the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. [Read more…] about Florida Surpasses 600 Bonuses Distributed to New Law Enforcement Recruits Through Bonus Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights $20 Million in Housing Counseling Services Now Available to Florida Homeowners
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is announcing the next steps for the Florida Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program, encouraging Florida homeowners to utilize the newly available housing counseling services available through the HAF program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights $20 Million in Housing Counseling Services Now Available to Florida Homeowners
Clean Energy Stakeholders Urge Florida Public Service Commission to Modernize Energy Efficiency Rule
Diverse Voices Call on State Regulators to Use Energy Smarter
A diverse set of stakeholders – from clean energy and community-based organizations to business, health, and faith voices – today filed comments calling on the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), the agency that regulates the state’s largest electric utilities, to modernize its rule for establishing energy efficiency goals. [Read more…] about Clean Energy Stakeholders Urge Florida Public Service Commission to Modernize Energy Efficiency Rule
Human remains identified as Dixie County child
It is with sorrow that Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schulz and Dixie County Sheriff Darby Butler report the body of 14-year-old Demiah Appling has been identified. [Read more…] about Human remains identified as Dixie County child
Leader Driskell on Governor Signing Insurance Bill With No Immediate Aid to Consumers
Following the signing of Senate Bill 2-A by the Governor, Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) said the following: [Read more…] about Leader Driskell on Governor Signing Insurance Bill With No Immediate Aid to Consumers
House Democratic Caucus Announces Ranking Member Assignments
House Democratic Caucus Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) is pleased to announce the Democratic Ranking Members on House committees for the upcoming legislative session. [Read more…] about House Democratic Caucus Announces Ranking Member Assignments