The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued an investor awareness advisory providing information to help investors better understand the potential threats to their online financial accounts and how to protect themselves from cybercriminals. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Tips to Help Investors Protect Online Accounts
Government
Senator Lauren Book Files Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has today filed legislation to ensure all state employees who give birth have access to paid family leave, even in cases of stillbirth. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Lakewood Ranch
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, February 17. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Lakewood Ranch
APCIA Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing COVID Liability Protections to the House Floor
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of House Bill 7 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 by the House Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing COVID Liability Protections to the House Floor
Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – February 16
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – February 16
Equality Florida Celebrates Passage of Hate Crimes Law Expansion Through Senate Criminal Justice Committee
This morning the Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed an expansion of Florida’s hate crimes statute by a 4-2 vote. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Celebrates Passage of Hate Crimes Law Expansion Through Senate Criminal Justice Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
$10 million to support the expansion of local
registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs
Registered Apprenticeship is a time tested training model to help residents upskill and acquire a nationally recognized postsecondary credential of value, while ensuring for higher earnings. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls Highlight Proposed Legislation to Increase Data Privacy and Security
Governor DeSantis was today joined by House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Representative Fiona McFarland to highlight proposed legislation that would increase data privacy and security and uphold the rights of Floridians over major technology companies. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls Highlight Proposed Legislation to Increase Data Privacy and Security
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Tallahassee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Tallahassee on Monday, February 15th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Tallahassee