FDLE agents arrested Charles Robert Wigglesworth today on three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child and two counts of sexual battery of a child. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests former sheriff’s deputy for child sexual battery
Government
Commissioner Fried Encourages Florida Agriculture Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is today advising agriculture producers, farmers, ranchers, and other agriculture-related businesses to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Encourages Florida Agriculture Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service Highlights Wildfire Awareness Week
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today urging residents to exercise caution with outdoor burning by highlighting Florida’s Wildfire Awareness Week, April 5-11. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service Highlights Wildfire Awareness Week
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
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Governor “Failing to Lead” on COVID-19
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Governor “Failing to Lead” on COVID-19
Rep. Chip LaMarca statement on MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam docking in Port Everglades
Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) had the following statement on the MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam plans for docking in Port Everglades. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca statement on MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam docking in Port Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in the Cabinet Meeting Room on Thursday, April 2nd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
Small Business Relief Available Through The CARES Act
Get the resources you need to help your business
survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. [Read more…] about Small Business Relief Available Through The CARES Act
Agency for Health Care Administration Offers Flexibilities to Assist with Long-Term Care Provider Staffing Shortages by Putting Floridians Back to Work
To provide greater workforce flexibility to Florida long-term care providers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Mary Mayhew today announced the launch of a program to allow personal care attendants to temporarily perform additional duties. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Offers Flexibilities to Assist with Long-Term Care Provider Staffing Shortages by Putting Floridians Back to Work
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