Governor DeSantis today directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to begin developing plans to implement an online purchasing program for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. [Read more…] about Florida Requests Waiver to Allow Families to Purchase Groceries Online
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Department of Education, Florida Virtual School Offer Distance Learning Resources
To help students, parents, teachers and school districts as we mitigate the effects of COVID-19 together, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) have compiled distance learning and online resources to ensure students continue learning even while school campuses are closed. [Read more…] about Department of Education, Florida Virtual School Offer Distance Learning Resources
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
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Jacksonville
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Jacksonville Jaguars COVID-19 testing site on Friday, April 10th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Jacksonville
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces HUD Providing $633 Million in New Disaster Mitigation Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the state of Florida’s action plan for the $633 million in first-of-its-kind federal funding for disaster mitigation. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces HUD Providing $633 Million in New Disaster Mitigation Program
CFO Patronis Issues Statement Following Call with Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today discussed the potential impact of COVID-19 to state revenues with Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) Executive Director Jim Zingale. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis Issues Statement Following Call with Florida Department of Revenue
CFO Patronis’ Statement on Signing of Senate Bill 348, Removal of Lifetime Cap for Florida Healthy Kids Program
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Chair of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation today released the following statements regarding Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of Senate Bill 348 relating to the Florida Kidcare Program. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis’ Statement on Signing of Senate Bill 348, Removal of Lifetime Cap for Florida Healthy Kids Program
FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Create List Connecting Farmers & Buyers
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the creation of a Florida Farm to You commodities list, connecting potential buyers with farmers and producers of Florida-grown commodities like fresh produce, seafood, poultry, and more. [Read more…] about FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Create List Connecting Farmers & Buyers
LeadingAge Florida Members Remain Proactive With Preventative Measures amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
For LeadingAge Florida and its member senior living communities, a broad range of efforts to prevent the infiltration and unintentional spread of the coronavirus within their campuses have been underway for more than two months. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Members Remain Proactive With Preventative Measures amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Education Meeting in Tallahassee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a COVID-19 education meeting in the Cabinet Meeting Room on Thursday, April 9th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Education Meeting in Tallahassee