The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is offering resources to Floridians who may need help finding information about their financial services provider(s), including state-chartered banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers or other financial businesses and professionals. [Read more…] about Helpful Resources for Floridians Impacted by COVID-19
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Stream Regarding COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis today held a live stream briefing to provide updates and discuss the State of Florida’s ongoing response to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Stream Regarding COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting that he declare a Major Disaster as Florida responds to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
APD Issues Emergency Order and Guidance
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) issued Emergency Order 20-01 to outline which provider rules and regulations are being suspended due to the state of emergency in Florida regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). [Read more…] about APD Issues Emergency Order and Guidance
Florida PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday, March 31
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday, March 31
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Distribute $664,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service today announced that 40 grants had been completed and paid out to volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Distribute $664,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
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
The Florida Lottery closes all offices to the public in an effort to minimize exposure to COVID-19
To help protect employees and players during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, Florida Lottery today announced that its Headquarters and all district offices will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery closes all offices to the public in an effort to minimize exposure to COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Commissioner Corcoran, Executive Director Burgess & College Presidents Applaud POTUS Expanding GI Benefits for Vets Impacted by COVID-19
Bill allows veterans to utilize GI Benefits for online education without economic impact
Governor Ron DeSantis, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director Danny Burgess and Florida College System Presidents today applauded President Donald Trump and Congress for ensuring thousands of Florida veterans are able to utilize their GI benefits through remote or virtual instruction, after campus closures due to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Commissioner Corcoran, Executive Director Burgess & College Presidents Applaud POTUS Expanding GI Benefits for Vets Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Two Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has approved the first two Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Two Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19