The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Konstantinos Konstantinou voluntarily surrendered to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on an arrest warrant for his role in an investment fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Former Naples Man Charged with Defrauding Elderly Couple
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Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
The Florida National Guard (FLNG), under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, is responding to the needs of the state alongside our interagency partners, helping to protect citizens and guests throughout this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
Florida Long Term Care COVID-19 Response Significantly Better than National Average
FHCA Statement in Response to CMS, CDC Data
on Nursing Homes and COVID-Related Cases
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today hailed the overall response to COVID-19 by long term care centers in the state, citing newly released federal data showing that Florida’s rate of nursing home cases and fatalities related to the pandemic – the subject of extensive public criticism – is in fact significantly better than the national average. [Read more…] about Florida Long Term Care COVID-19 Response Significantly Better than National Average
Hurricane Season is Here: Review Your Insurance Coverage Now
With the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is reminding Floridians to review their insurance policies and coverage now. [Read more…] about Hurricane Season is Here: Review Your Insurance Coverage Now
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Orlando
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at Universal Studios Citywalk on Wednesday, June 3. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Orlando
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – June 2
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 – June 2
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
Governor Ron DeSantis Reports that Florida Demonstrations Have Remained Largely Peaceful Over Past 24 Hours
No significant law enforcement or civilian injuries or deaths reported to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE); no reports of widespread property damage
Governor Ron DeSantis today reported that demonstrations across the state of Florida have remained largely peaceful over the past 24 hours and no significant law enforcement or civilian injuries or deaths have been reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reports that Florida Demonstrations Have Remained Largely Peaceful Over Past 24 Hours
Mast, Gabbard Introduce Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) introduced the SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act to improve the way the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) tracks burn pit exposure. [Read more…] about Mast, Gabbard Introduce Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Enterprise Florida to Award Trade Grants for Virtual International Trade Shows
Following the recent announcement of its new Virtual Business Matchmaking program, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is launching another resource to help Florida small and medium-sized companies safely build their international business connections. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida to Award Trade Grants for Virtual International Trade Shows