Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 22 Bills from the Florida Legislature
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Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center serves
more than 7,000 survivors of sexual assault annually
A small group of key stakeholders gathered at a distance in Panama City today to break ground on critical renovations for the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center trauma therapy treatment building, currently uninhabitable due to damage sustained from Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
Maximizes CARES funding to close achievement gaps and provide safe environments
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced recommendations for local communities to consider as they finalize plans to re-open safe and healthy schools that are set up for success. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart Intend to File Legislation to Achieve Police Reform and Additional Oversight on Law Enforcement
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, as heroic civil demonstrations take place across the state of Florida and the country, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart (D-Tampa) have begun to craft legislation addressing the explicit, systemic, inadequacies in the criminal justice system and policing for Black Americans. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart Intend to File Legislation to Achieve Police Reform and Additional Oversight on Law Enforcement
The Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $10 Million of Additional Funding Available for the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
The Department of Economic Opportunity today announced $10 million in state and federal funds is now available through the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund to help small businesses still recovering from Hurricane Michael to rebuild and expand. [Read more…] about The Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $10 Million of Additional Funding Available for the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium Testing Site To Remain Open
The Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Bragg Memorial Stadium Site will remain open as authorities try to contain the pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium Testing Site To Remain Open
Governor Ron DeSantis to Make a Major Announcement in Melbourne
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Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement at Viera Regional Community Center on Thursday, June 11th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make a Major Announcement in Melbourne
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Robert Long Jr., to the First District Court of Appeal, Edward Artau to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz to the First Circuit Court and Jacqueline Steele to the Manatee County Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – June 10
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State of Florida to Begin Disbursement of CARES Act Funds to Counties
Funding will be disbursed to counties with populations below 500,000
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the State of Florida’s plan to disburse up to $1.275 billion in CARES Act funds to counties with a population below 500,000. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State of Florida to Begin Disbursement of CARES Act Funds to Counties