Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the release of an online survey to allow residents, especially older adults, to make important self-assessments on their COVID-19 behaviors through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of New Survey Tool for Self-Assessment and Safe Behavior Scores on COVID-19
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FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards
Projects focused on increasing safety, enhancing mobility and inspiring innovation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today received two regional awards for the S.R. 82 Widening Project and SunTrax Phase 1 from the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards competition. [Read more…] about FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards
Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Applauds Governor, First Lady for Dedication to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, consisting of seven Managing Entities that oversee more than 300 behavioral health care providers statewide, today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for their dedication to addressing mental health and substance abuse issues amid the COVID-19 crisis. [Read more…] about Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Applauds Governor, First Lady for Dedication to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis to Hold Mental Health Roundtable Regarding COVID-19 in Altamonte Springs
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a mental health roundtable regarding COVID-19 in Altamonte Springs on Wednesday, August 19th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis to Hold Mental Health Roundtable Regarding COVID-19 in Altamonte Springs
The Department of Juvenile Justice and Bethune-Cookman University Partner to Extend Internship and Employment Opportunities in the Juvenile Justice Field to B-CU Students
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) have partnered to provide internship and employment opportunities to qualified B-CU students (undergraduate and graduate) majoring in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Political Science, and Health Science. [Read more…] about The Department of Juvenile Justice and Bethune-Cookman University Partner to Extend Internship and Employment Opportunities in the Juvenile Justice Field to B-CU Students
Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities to Hold Meeting
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The Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 19th at 3:00 PM. [Read more…] about Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities to Hold Meeting
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – August 18
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 – August 18
FAMU BRAGG Memorial Stadium Testing Site Suspends Accepting Appointments
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Bragg Memorial Stadium walk up COVID-19 testing site is suspending accepting new appointments until further notice. [Read more…] about FAMU BRAGG Memorial Stadium Testing Site Suspends Accepting Appointments
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 toCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Virtual Public Meeting: Learn About Improvements on S.R. 50 in Sumter and Lake Counties
To improve mobility and safety along the east-west corridor in Central Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to widen State Road (S.R.) 50 from County Road (C.R.) 757 in Sumter County to C.R. 33 in Lake County. [Read more…] about Virtual Public Meeting: Learn About Improvements on S.R. 50 in Sumter and Lake Counties