With the number of newly unemployed in Florida continuing to increase, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), representing one of the worst affected areas in the state by this crisis, calls for more assistance. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Calls for More Assistance to Areas with Highest Unemployment
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Traffic Advisory: Eastbound Interstate 4 Lane Shift
Includes ramp closures between John Young Parkway and Kaley Avenue
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) I-4 Ultimate project is shifting eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) travel lanes into their final configuration between John Young Parkway (Exit 79) and Kaley Avenue (Exit 81) tonight. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Eastbound Interstate 4 Lane Shift
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Employment Data for July 2020 and new Data Delivery Platform, Florida Insight
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida’s labor force increased 2.3 percent over the month, an increase of 223,000 Floridians entering the workforce. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Employment Data for July 2020 and new Data Delivery Platform, Florida Insight
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $27 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $27 million is now available to local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $27 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery
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
FDLE arrests Cape Coral man for lewd or lascivious molestation of a child
FDLE agents today arrested Jose Enrique Ortega, 39, of 1206 SE 8th Street, Apt. 101, Cape Coral, for two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation by an offender older than 18 of a victim younger than 12 and five counts of use of a child in a sexual performance. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Cape Coral man for lewd or lascivious molestation of a child
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – August 20
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 20
State Road A1A Bridge Closure over Boca Raton Inlet Begins Monday, August 24
The State Road (SR) A1A/Haven Ashe Bridge over the Boca Raton Inlet will close beginning Monday, Aug. 24. [Read more…] about State Road A1A Bridge Closure over Boca Raton Inlet Begins Monday, August 24
Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Support Efforts by President Trump to Reduce Prescription Drug Copays during COVID-19
Poll results released today show overwhelming, bipartisan support among Florida voters for efforts by President Trump to reduce prescription drug copays for seniors on Medicare during this public health crisis by allowing pharmaceutical companies to provide copay assistance. [Read more…] about Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Support Efforts by President Trump to Reduce Prescription Drug Copays during COVID-19
Florida DBPR Opens Entry Period for Annual Quota Beverage License Drawing
A total of 62 licenses are available in 30 Florida Counties
This week, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco opened the entry period for the 2020 Quota Beverage License Drawing. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Opens Entry Period for Annual Quota Beverage License Drawing
