The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced $8.6 million in funding is available to rural communities in Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $8.6 Million in Funding Available to Rural Communities Throughout Florida
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Mast Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Oceans, Strengthen Conservation Programs
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today helped pass the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 – which he cosponsored – to prevent, reduce and remove the staggering amount of plastic in the ocean. [Read more…] about Mast Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Oceans, Strengthen Conservation Programs
The Florida Lottery is Enhancing its Flagship Draw Game, FLORIDA LOTTO®
On Thursday, October 8, the Florida Lottery will introduce a new version of Florida’s flagship Draw game, FLORIDA LOTTO®! [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery is Enhancing its Flagship Draw Game, FLORIDA LOTTO®
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – October 1
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – October 1
FDLE arrests Naples man for child pornography
Special agents with the FDLE Fort Myers Regional Operations Center Cyber Squad today arrested Elmer Bauers IV, 32, of 2270 16th Street NE, Naples, on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Naples man for child pornography
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 30
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 30
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Recovered From COVID-19 Donate Convalescent Plasma and Raise Awareness About Blood and Convalescent Plasma Donations
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Federal and local law enforcement officials from Florida who have recovered from COVID-19, have individually partnered with OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and much of the Southeastern United States, to donate convalescent plasma and share their personal experiences about blood and plasma donations, learning along the way the continued need for blood donations. [Read more…] about Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Recovered From COVID-19 Donate Convalescent Plasma and Raise Awareness About Blood and Convalescent Plasma Donations
FDLE arrests Pace man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, along with Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Jeffery Carl Swenson, 56, of 5765 Quintette Road, Pace, on 27 counts of obscene material possession depicting child sexual conduct. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pace man for child pornography
FDLE and Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrest homicide fugitive from Puerto Rico
Special agents with the FDLE Fort Myers Regional Operations Center and deputies from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luis Enriquez Ortiz-Rodriguez, 23, of Collier County, yesterday on multiple outstanding arrest warrants. [Read more…] about FDLE and Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrest homicide fugitive from Puerto Rico
Florida National Guard Adjutant General tests positive for COVID-19
The Adjutant General for the Florida National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Eifert, has tested positive for COVID-19. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Adjutant General tests positive for COVID-19