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Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement by Governor Ron DeSantis to prioritize long term care residents for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Applauds Governor DeSantis and Federal CDC Panel for Making Long Term Care Residents and Staff the Highest Priority for Vaccine Distribution
EO-07 maintains important assurances and parental choice from EO-06In partnership with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, the Florida Department of Education issued Emergency Order 2020 – EO – 07 that maintains the critical flexibility and assurances outlined in EO-06 for Spring 2020, and includes: maintaining a parent’s right to choose what educational option best fits the needs of their family, including innovative learning options that benefit students, families and school employees; guaranteeing the fully panoply of services for at-risk students; and progress monitoring for all students, while ensuring financial flexibility and stability for school districts and charter schools. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Issues Emergency Order Regarding Spring Educational Options
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 – December 1
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) was today named the co-chair of the Air Cargo Caucus for the 117th Congress. [Read more…] about Mast Named Air Cargo Caucus Co-Chair For 117th Congress
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
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a public hearing for the SR 9/I-95 at Lantana Road PD&E Study. [Read more…] about Public Hearing Scheduled for State Road 9/I-95 at Lantana Road Project Development and Environment Study
The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Foundation is delighted that New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof has spotlighted the need for volunteer child advocates in his annual “holiday gift guide” column. [Read more…] about Guardian ad Litem Spotlighted in New York Times’ “Holiday Gift Guide”
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) exit ramps to eastbound and westbound Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) for four nights and continuously for one weekend. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Upcoming Closures for Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramps to Maitland Boulevard
As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida, Senator Jason Pizzo announced today a new community testing location, in partnership with CDR Maguire: Disaster Health and Medical and the Hampton Art Lovers. [Read more…] about Senator Jason Pizzo Announces Free Pop-up COVID-19 Testing Site
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jason Thomas McCallister, 40, of Graceville, for 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Graceville man for possession of child pornography
