The Florida Legislative Black Caucus understands we have been in better than a four-decade war on drugs. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus releases statement on Marijuana Reform
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SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting October 12, 2022
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on October 12, 2022. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting October 12, 2022
Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
Joint Task Force Florida (JTTF) has 5,050 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
DCF Waiting on Approval of Disaster SNAP Benefits for Families
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has submitted a request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) asking for approval of Disaster-SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits. [Read more…] about DCF Waiting on Approval of Disaster SNAP Benefits for Families
FDLE agents and analysts working in support of Hurricane Ian recovery
Nearly 100 FDLE agents and analysts are working in Southwest Florida in support of Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. [Read more…] about FDLE agents and analysts working in support of Hurricane Ian recovery
Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Florida District Medical Examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirming the death is storm-related. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Opening of First Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Myers for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Disaster Recovery Center at Lakes Regional Library
in Fort Myers will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the opening of the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian at the Lakes Regional Library located at 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Opening of First Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Myers for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Representative Michele Rayner to Host Town Hall Discussing Aftermath of ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Representative Michele K. Rayner (D-Saint Petersburg) is hosting a town hall event with School Board Member Karen Perez, Teaching for the Culture, and Freedom to Read to discuss the impacts of Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill passed earlier this year. [Read more…] about Representative Michele Rayner to Host Town Hall Discussing Aftermath of ‘Don’t Say Gay’
DBPR Issues Construction Contractor-Related Emergency Order to Assist Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie S. Griffin has signed DBPR Emergency Order 2022-03. [Read more…] about DBPR Issues Construction Contractor-Related Emergency Order to Assist Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties are eligible to apply
Governor Ron DeSantis today activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available — at least $10 million of which must go to small businesses that are agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ian in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
