FDLE agents arrested George Andrew Dwyer, 33, of 362 Lawler Street, Port Charlotte, on one count of sending written threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Port Charlotte man for sending mass killing threats
Government
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Flu-Like Illnesses Data
Following reports that the Florida Department of Health ceased reporting data on flu-like illnesses that may be important to tracking COVID-19, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Flu-Like Illnesses Data
Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Order on Florida Eggs During COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today issued an emergency order waiving certain packaging and labeling requirements for eggs sold at Florida retail food establishments. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Order on Florida Eggs During COVID-19
Mast Urges Agriculture Secretary To Expedite Relief To Florida Farmers Amid Coronavirus
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today led a bipartisan coalition from the Florida Congressional delegation in urging U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to expedite relief to Florida farmers amid the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. [Read more…] about Mast Urges Agriculture Secretary To Expedite Relief To Florida Farmers Amid Coronavirus
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Response Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a COVID-19 response meeting with members of the medical community in the Cabinet Meeting Room on Tuesday, April 7th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Response Meeting
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
CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Telehealth Guidance
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on guidance to insurers from the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) on workers’ compensation coverage and telehealth during the COVID-19 response. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Telehealth Guidance
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Actions Taken to Make Accessing Reemployment Assistance More User Friendly
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced multiple actions taken to improve the ability for Floridians to access the Reemployment Assistance program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Actions Taken to Make Accessing Reemployment Assistance More User Friendly
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Improvements to State Reemployment Assistance Program
During a COVID-19 response roundtable at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Governor Ron DeSantis today announced actions the state is taking to improve Florida’s reemployment assistance program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Improvements to State Reemployment Assistance Program
Senator Randolph Bracy Makes Paper Applications for Unemployment Available at District Office
As many constituents from Senate District 11 continue to experience problems with Florida’s unemployment website, State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) has printed out hundreds of paper applications that are now available at his District Office in West Orange County. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Makes Paper Applications for Unemployment Available at District Office
