In a bipartisan vote over the weekend, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead)was elected as Vice-Chair of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation. [Read more…] about Representative Chambliss Elected as Miami-Dade Delegation Vice Chair
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Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Announces Powerhouse Leadership Team
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D- Davie) today announced the appointment of the following Democratic Senators to serve on the House Democratic Caucus leadership team for the 2022-24 legislative term: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Announces Powerhouse Leadership Team
SunRail Introduces Festive Fridays Extended Train Service Through December
SunRail is offering extended train service every Friday from November 25 through December 30. [Read more…] about SunRail Introduces Festive Fridays Extended Train Service Through December
Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell Announces Leadership Team
Florida House Democratic Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) today announced the appointment of the following Democratic Representatives to serve on the House Democratic Caucus leadership team for the 2022-24 legislative term: [Read more…] about Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell Announces Leadership Team
Florida’s HAF Program Reaches Key Milestone, Awarding More Than $518 Million to 26,508 Most Vulnerable Florida Homeowners
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Weekly Update for the Homeowner Assistance
Fund, Week of November 14 – November 18
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program has reached a major milestone, awarding more than $518 million to 26,508 most vulnerable Florida homeowners. [Read more…] about Florida’s HAF Program Reaches Key Milestone, Awarding More Than $518 Million to 26,508 Most Vulnerable Florida Homeowners
Media Advisory: Florida Senate Democrats to Confirm Caucus Leader Lauren Book
On Monday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m., the Florida Senate Democratic Caucus will host the official designation ceremony for Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) as the Senate Democratic Leader for the 2022-2024 term. [Read more…] about Media Advisory: Florida Senate Democrats to Confirm Caucus Leader Lauren Book
Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation Announce Recycling Awards During Florida Recycles Week
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially proclaimed Nov. 14-18, 2022, as Florida Recycles Week, and the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are joining forces to encourage all Floridians to recycle. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation Announce Recycling Awards During Florida Recycles Week
Southwest Florida Community Foundations Receive $375,000 from Governor Ron DeSantis to Assist with Hurricane Ian Rebuilding Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis presented the three area community foundations with a check for $125,000 each in a special ceremony in Matlacha, FL, yesterday to assist in their shared goal of rebuilding Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Southwest Florida Community Foundations Receive $375,000 from Governor Ron DeSantis to Assist with Hurricane Ian Rebuilding Efforts
Former Naples Man Sentenced for Role in Investment Scam
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Konstantinos Konstantinou was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme against an elderly couple. [Read more…] about Former Naples Man Sentenced for Role in Investment Scam
On-site D-SNAP Location in Lake County Open Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Lake County on Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Location in Lake County Open Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20
