The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Bragg Memorial Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site will be shuttered temporarily beginning at the close of business Thursday due to the passage of Tropical Storm Isaias. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site To Temporarily Close Due to Approach Of Tropical Storm
Government
Mast Bill To Reduce Toxic Discharges, Protect Florida Waters Passes House
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Click here to watch Rep. Mast address the House of Representatives.
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, which includes several provisions written by Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect clean water in Florida. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Reduce Toxic Discharges, Protect Florida Waters Passes House
Traffic Advisory: Detour on S.R. 326 at Railroad Crossing
Motorists will encounter a week-long detour on State Road (S.R.) 326 at the railroad crossing at NE 36th Avenue beginning at about 6 a.m., Thursday, July 30, until about 6 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, for railroad crossing work. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Detour on S.R. 326 at Railroad Crossing
Aging Services Providers Decry Woefully Insufficient HEALS Act
Advocates Call for Greater Protections for Older Adults Amid COVID-19 Legislation Negotiations
NEWS CONFERENCE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 11:30am ET by ZOOM
As Congress negotiates the next coronavirus relief package, leaders from across the country who provide services to older Americans decry the package of legislation that’s now on the table, saying the version sent out by Senate Majority Leader McConnell “treats older lives as expendable.” [Read more…] about Aging Services Providers Decry Woefully Insufficient HEALS Act
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Roundtable Regarding Education and COVID-19 in Clearwater
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion regarding education and COVID-19 at Paul B. Stephens School in Clearwater on Wednesday, July 29th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Roundtable Regarding Education and COVID-19 in Clearwater
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 28
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 – July 28
Senator Linda Stewart Responds to Governor’s Roundtable With Advent Health
Alarmed by the governor’s ongoing mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing exclusively on treating Florida’s hospitalized victims rather than preventing the deadly infections in the first place, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) issued the following statement in response to his latest roundtable with Advent Health in Orlando: [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Responds to Governor’s Roundtable With Advent Health
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
House of Representatives To Vote On Mast Legislation To Reduce Toxic Discharges
U.S. House of Representatives To Debate,
Vote On Water Resources Development Act of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives will tomorrow debate and vote on the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, which includes several provisions written by Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect clean water in Florida. [Read more…] about House of Representatives To Vote On Mast Legislation To Reduce Toxic Discharges
FDOT Announces Construction at State Road 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County
The Florida Department of Transportation is beginning intersection improvements on SR 64 at Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County. [Read more…] about FDOT Announces Construction at State Road 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County