MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 at the Sarasota County Testing Site on Tuesday, May 5th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference at the Sarasota County Testing Site
Government
Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined a bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately review the current Veterans Pensions and Survivors Pension claims processing system. [Read more…] about Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System
FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
The Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing site continues to grow. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – May 4
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 4
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
Commissioner Fried Encourages Farmers to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Following today’s announcement by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is encouraging Florida’s farmers and ranchers to apply immediately. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Encourages Farmers to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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
Commissioner Nikki Fried Requests Investigation of Florida’s Unemployment System
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently elected member of the Florida Cabinet, wrote to the state’s Chief Inspector General formally requesting an investigation into potential mismanagement of Florida’s unemployment system. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Requests Investigation of Florida’s Unemployment System
Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees they now have until June 1, 2020, to renew their licenses. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
Sen. Rodriguez: Recovery plan fails to protect workers, small businesses and local communities
On day one of Phase One of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “reopening” plan for Florida, Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) stated: [Read more…] about Sen. Rodriguez: Recovery plan fails to protect workers, small businesses and local communities
