Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Judge Lody Jean to the Eleventh Circuit Court. The Eleventh Circuit encompasses Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Lody Jean to the Eleventh Circuit Court
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Sen. Benacquisto, Rep. Eagle Join Family Initiative’s Virtual Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19 Response for Individuals with Autism and Other Disabilities
Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, Rep. Dane Eagle and other community leaders joined Family Initiative Inc. on Thursday night for a virtual town hall to discuss the COVID-19 response with families of individuals with autism and other disabilities. [Read more…] about Sen. Benacquisto, Rep. Eagle Join Family Initiative’s Virtual Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19 Response for Individuals with Autism and Other Disabilities
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is today providing an update on the efforts made to enhance the Reemployment Assistance program due to the negative economic impacts presented by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Fort Lauderdale
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Fort Lauderdale regarding COVID-19 on Friday, April 17th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Fort Lauderdale
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
USDA Approves Florida’s State Hemp Program, Growing Begins April 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today formally approved Florida’s state hemp program, clearing the way for Florida growers to begin cultivating hemp later this month. [Read more…] about USDA Approves Florida’s State Hemp Program, Growing Begins April 27
FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 41 Roundabouts from 10th Street to 14th Street in Sarasota
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
FDACS Opens Temporary Gadsden County Meal Distribution Sites
Due to Gadsden County’s closure of Summer BreakSpot locations, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the opening of new temporary locations in Gadsden County which are providing meals to students. [Read more…] about FDACS Opens Temporary Gadsden County Meal Distribution Sites
Commissioner Nikki Fried Reiterates Call for Cabinet, Clemency Meetings & COVID-19 Briefings
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, an independently elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today reiterated her call for immediately resuming meetings of the Cabinet and Clemency Board. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Reiterates Call for Cabinet, Clemency Meetings & COVID-19 Briefings
Commissioner Nikki Fried on “Urgently Needed” USDA Stimulus Funding
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging swift action in getting the $9.5 billion in direct assistance provided by the CARES Act stimulus bill into the hands of agriculture producers. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on “Urgently Needed” USDA Stimulus Funding