The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida’s unemployment rate was at 2.8 percent in February 2020. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s February 2020 Employment Data
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Florida’s Financial Service Providers Are Here to Help
Banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and others across Florida
are making sure consumers get the help they need regarding COVID-19
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is hearing from banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and other financial professionals across Florida about the ways they are helping Floridians through financial difficulties in this unprecedented time. [Read more…] about Florida’s Financial Service Providers Are Here to Help
New Study Tracks COVID-19 Impacts on Florida’s Tourism Industry; Underscores the Need for Tourism Promotion
Destinations Florida today released the results of a study that tracked recent impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on Florida’s tourism industry. [Read more…] about New Study Tracks COVID-19 Impacts on Florida’s Tourism Industry; Underscores the Need for Tourism Promotion
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
Temporary WB I-4 Left Exit Ramp to Colonial Drive Closing Permanently
Downtown Access Relocated to WB Ivanhoe Boulevard Exit
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is permanently closing the temporary left exit from westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) to Colonial Drive (State Road 50) as soon as 10 p.m. Friday, March 27. [Read more…] about Temporary WB I-4 Left Exit Ramp to Colonial Drive Closing Permanently
Florida Governor Extends Department of Revenue Property Tax Payment Due Date from March 31 to April 15
Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis most recent executive orders regarding property tax and sales tax extensions with Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #20-52-DOR-01 and #20-52-DOR-002. [Read more…] about Florida Governor Extends Department of Revenue Property Tax Payment Due Date from March 31 to April 15
Florida Healthy Kids takes proactive steps to protect members during COVID-19 outbreak
In light of the ongoing coronavirus (aka COVID-19) outbreak across the nation and in Florida, the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation’s (FHKC) Board of Directors today adopted and recognized benefit and eligibility adjustments to help ensure children face fewer barriers in accessing the care they may need during this emergency. [Read more…] about Florida Healthy Kids takes proactive steps to protect members during COVID-19 outbreak
FDLE arrests Pensacola man on 30 counts of child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jason Andrew Winn, 41, of Pensacola, on 30 counts of possession of obscene material and one count of obscene material promotion. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola man on 30 counts of child pornography
Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca and National Collegiate Players Association Statement on Trevor Lawrence Incident
Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement with Ramogi Huma, President of the National Collegiate Players Association (NCPA), and Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal: [Read more…] about Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca and National Collegiate Players Association Statement on Trevor Lawrence Incident
Slow Spread and Living: Reasons for the Governor to Issue Temporary Shelter in Place Order
As the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 continues to rise in Florida, state Senator Audrey Gibson joined fellow Democrats in calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to issue a statewide stay-at-home order. [Read more…] about Slow Spread and Living: Reasons for the Governor to Issue Temporary Shelter in Place Order
