In response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Florida, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has issued a supplemental emergency order continuing the suspension of visitation at all state-operated juvenile detention centers and juvenile residential commitment programs until May 15, 2020. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Extends Visitation Suspension at Facilities Statewide
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Commissioner Nikki Fried to Gov. DeSantis: Secure $20 Million in Federal Election Funding
The CARES Act federal stimulus included $400 million in new Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funding to help states prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 in the upcoming 2020 election. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Gov. DeSantis: Secure $20 Million in Federal Election Funding
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – May 6
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 – May 6
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Warn Floridians of Increased Wildfire Danger
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today urging Floridians to exercise caution due to the increased threat of wildfires. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Warn Floridians of Increased Wildfire Danger
Guardian ad Litem aims to strengthen children’s mental health
Thursday is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, and the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program is more focused than ever on the mental health of the abused and neglected children we represent. [Read more…] about Guardian ad Litem aims to strengthen children’s mental health
FDOT Works with Partners to Provide Safe Pedestrian Bridge at FIU
New design and build plans incorporate enhanced safety measures
After significant coordination with local partners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced today its plan to design and build a much-needed pedestrian bridge on State Road (SR) 90/SW 8 Street at SW 109 Avenue in Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about FDOT Works with Partners to Provide Safe Pedestrian Bridge at FIU
FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 41 Roundabouts from 10th Street to 14th Street in Sarasota, FL
What: US 41 Roundabouts from 10th Street to 14th Street, Sarasota, FL [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 41 Roundabouts from 10th Street to 14th Street in Sarasota, FL
Mast, Environmental Groups Fight Back Against Special Interest Water Heist That Will Devastate Everglades Restoration
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) and more than 30 environmental groups across Florida are fighting back against a lobbying effort currently underway in Congress to tie the hands of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they write the next regulation schedule for Lake Okeechobee, which was authorized by Rep. Mast in 2018. [Read more…] about Mast, Environmental Groups Fight Back Against Special Interest Water Heist That Will Devastate Everglades Restoration
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Agriculture History Award Winners
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the winners of the inaugural Florida Agriculture History Award essay contest. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Agriculture History Award Winners
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Miami Gardens
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 in Miami Gardens on Wednesday, May 6th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Miami Gardens