The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that a historic amount of funding – a total of $30 million – is now available to Florida’s rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of Historic Funding for Rural Communities
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State of Florida Deploys Tools to Address Overdose Crisis
Last week, First Lady Casey DeSantis brought together the Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and law enforcement to discuss the recent increases in overdoses associated with fentanyl in Gadsden County. [Read more…] about State of Florida Deploys Tools to Address Overdose Crisis
Florida DBPR Hosts First Agency-Wide Job Fair
Applicants will be interviewed on the spot to fill
more than 100 open positions across the state
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is hosting a state agency job fair on Wednesday, July 27 from 10 am–2 pm. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Hosts First Agency-Wide Job Fair
Upcoming Railroad Crossing Work to Occur Between DeLand and Poinciana
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct necessary track maintenance to the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) between DeLand and the Poinciana SunRail Station on July 16 and July 17. [Read more…] about Upcoming Railroad Crossing Work to Occur Between DeLand and Poinciana
Former Columbia County records supervisor arrested in multi-year fraud scheme
FDLE arrested Karina M. Vercher, 60, of Lake City, on one felony count of scheme to defraud and three felony counts of official misconduct. [Read more…] about Former Columbia County records supervisor arrested in multi-year fraud scheme
Governor Ron DeSantis Secures Record Provider Rate Increases for those who Serve Floridians with Disabilities
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s Freedom First Budget for FY22-23, which included record rate increases for providers who aid Floridians with developmental disabilities served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Secures Record Provider Rate Increases for those who Serve Floridians with Disabilities
FDLE arrests Gulf Breeze man for possession of obscene material
FDLE agents and officers from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI arrested Gary David Goeke, 68, of Gulf Breeze yesterday on 30 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of promotion of the sexual performance of a child. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Gulf Breeze man for possession of obscene material
APD Announces Record Rate Increases to Direct Support Professionals in Freedom First Budget
Last month, Governor DeSantis signed Florida’s Freedom First Budget to continue his commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. [Read more…] about APD Announces Record Rate Increases to Direct Support Professionals in Freedom First Budget
Representative Dan Daley Attends the Celebration of the First Significant Gun Safety Legislation in Decades
The monumental legislation that was signed into law by President Joe Biden and is being commemorated today is historic because it is taking real steps toward reducing mass shootings in America and implementing common-sense gun safety policies at the national level. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley Attends the Celebration of the First Significant Gun Safety Legislation in Decades
Florida House Democratic Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell Meets with Vice President Kamala Harris on Abortion Rights
Florida House Democratic Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) met with Vice President Kamala Harris and other state legislators at the White House in Washington to discuss the future of abortion rights in Florida and across the nation. [Read more…] about Florida House Democratic Leader-Designate Fentrice Driskell Meets with Vice President Kamala Harris on Abortion Rights