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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
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
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
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
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
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Patrick Dustin Raybon, 30, of Milton, on 25 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession or promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Milton man for child pornography
To address the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has issued Emergency Order AHCA 20-002 to temporarily suspend nursing home and Intermediate Care Facility assessment payments for March 2020. [Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Provides Financial Relief by Temporarily Suspending Nursing Home and Intermediate Care Facility Assessment Payments
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced Florida will pilot a program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase groceries online with the use of an EBT card. [Read more…] about USDA Approves Florida’s Request to Launch Online Grocery Purchase Pilot Program
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that 32,614 laptop computers are being distributed to 34 mostly small, rural school districts throughout Florida and the Florida A&M University Developmental Research School. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: More Than 32,000 Laptops Going to Small and Rural School Districts
The COVID-19 public health emergency is unprecedented on many fronts, threatening the life and health of people around the world. The situation is very fluid, with federal and state guidance changing almost daily regarding how to provide appropriate care for those in need. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on Routine Immunity Critical to Continued Quality Care
