Beginning today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will provide daily updates on the efforts made to address the challenges to Florida’s Reemployment Assistance program in response to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Daily Update and Launches State Reemployment Assistance Claims Dashboard
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Department of Education Increases Access to Child Care Services
First responders, health care professionals to receive priority placements
The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning (OEL), in coordination with local early learning coalitions, has prioritized and increased access to child care services for first responders and health care professionals. [Read more…] about Department of Education Increases Access to Child Care Services
Re-Open Florida Task Force to Hold Two Meetings on Tuesday, April 21st
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The Re-Open Florida Task Force will hold two meetings via conference call on April 21st regarding the re-opening of Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about Re-Open Florida Task Force to Hold Two Meetings on Tuesday, April 21st
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced $75 million is now available to local governments through the Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program
Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 schools continue distance learning and keep school campuses closed through June 3rd, the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. [Read more…] about Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
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 from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on COVID-19 Transparency Decision
LeadingAge Florida has long supported disclosing the location of confirmed cases of COVID-19 and applauds Governor DeSantis for making the right decision in the interest of public health and the safety of Florida’s seniors. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on COVID-19 Transparency Decision
Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Receives $4.1 Billion from CARES ACT
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida has received more than $4.1 billion in federal relief under the CARES Act to aid the state in responding to and recovering from COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Receives $4.1 Billion from CARES ACT
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, Restaurateurs, Retailers Encourage Floridians to Join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
With COVID-19 causing restaurants to close dine-in options to customers, restaurants are expecting nationwide losses as high as $225 billion and job losses that account for over half of U.S. jobs lost in March. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried, Restaurateurs, Retailers Encourage Floridians to Join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
