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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
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Julie Marcus as Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. This appointment is effective May 19, 2020. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Julie Marcus as Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
To help ensure Florida’s children can continue accessing wholesome meals while schools are closed during summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) partners with schools and community organizations to provide meals to kids from low-income areas through it’s Summer BreakSpot Program. [Read more…] about Summer BreakSpot Continues Helping Feed Florida’s Children During School Closures
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis today recognized May 2020 as Foster Care Month in Florida, bringing statewide attention to children and families in the foster care system, while encouraging all Floridians to continue supporting each other during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Recognize Foster Care Month in Florida
State officials and Florida leaders representing businesses, health care, fitness centers, and theme parks, today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery Full Phase 1 Plan. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
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 18
Responding to a request from Governor Ron DeSantis to send him the names of Floridians waiting since March for unemployment benefits they have yet to receive, Senate Democratic Leader had hand-delivered today more than 1,000 names and claimant ID numbers to the governor’s office. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats hand deliver over 1000 Florida unemployment applicants waiting since March for payment
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
With the news that Broward County will be reopening this week, Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point), whose district encompasses eastern Broward County and who previously served as a county commissioner, released the following statement: [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Broward County Economy Reopening
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has received a $1.9 million emergency grant to address behavioral health disorders resulting from the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $2 Million Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida
