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 1
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FDLE arrests Liberty County elections supervisor for fraud, misconduct
Acting on an arrest warrant obtained by inspectors from FDLE’s Office of Executive Investigations, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office today arrested Liberty County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Gina McDowell on one count of organized scheme to defraud and two counts of official misconduct. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Liberty County elections supervisor for fraud, misconduct
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Paetra Brownlee to the Ninth Circuit Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Paetra Brownlee to the Ninth Circuit Court. The Ninth Circuit encompasses Orange and Osceola counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Paetra Brownlee to the Ninth Circuit Court
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 toCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Limited Re-Opening of Recreational Trails and Beaches
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that, beginning May 4 2020 Florida State Parks will re-open access to trails, and some day use areas, including some beach access with limited facilities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Limited Re-Opening of Recreational Trails and Beaches
Senator Taddeo seeks waiver extension lifting bi-weekly work recertification requirement
Faulty website, quarantine mandates, questionable
birth certificate demands impede benefits process
As much of South Florida remains under the pandemic lockdown, technical glitches continue to plague the state’s unemployment website, and over 40 percent of Floridians have been denied benefits, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) on Friday called on the governor to extend his executive order temporarily waiving the work search requirement for job-loss compensation. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo seeks waiver extension lifting bi-weekly work recertification requirement
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, Florida Forest Service Highlight Arson Awareness Week, Urge Public to Report Arson
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today highlighting Arson Awareness Week, May 3 – 9, by urging the public to help prevent wildfires by reporting suspected arson. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service Highlight Arson Awareness Week, Urge Public to Report Arson
FAMU BRAGG Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Capacity Expanded
Due to the public’s response, the Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 testing site will be able to conduct 300 tests per day, up from 200. [Read more…] about FAMU BRAGG Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Capacity Expanded
Department of Children and Families Announces Faith-Based Partnerships Supporting Florida’s Child Welfare System
Camp Anderson in Oldtown will house children
in foster care potentially exposed to COVID-19
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced multiple partnerships with faith-based organizations that are supporting Florida’s child welfare system during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families Announces Faith-Based Partnerships Supporting Florida’s Child Welfare System
