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FDOT Provides Guidance for Implementation of Executive Order 20-80

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Travelers from the New York Tri-State area required to isolate for 14 days upon arrival

In an effort to keep Floridians safe and to assist with the implementation of Executive Order 20-80 issued on March 23, 2020 by Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in coordination with the Florida Department of Health (DOH), is providing guidance to travelers who seek to come to Florida from the New York Tri-State area. [Read more…] about FDOT Provides Guidance for Implementation of Executive Order 20-80

Commissioner Nikki Fried Asks Congress to Prioritize Agriculture, Nutrition, Broadband During COVID-19

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to Congressional leadership requesting additional federal flexibility for industries and programs critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Asks Congress to Prioritize Agriculture, Nutrition, Broadband During COVID-19

CFO Patronis: We Must Ensure Florida’s Firefighters Have the Resources Needed to Fight COVID-19

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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today issued a statement following a call with the President of the Florida Professional Firefighters and the President of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: We Must Ensure Florida’s Firefighters Have the Resources Needed to Fight COVID-19

As FBI Warns of Digital Dangers, Lauren’s Kids Provides Free Safety Resources for Families

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1 in 5 children who touch a digital device will be sexually solicited online

The FBI this week announced that parents should be weary of increased threats to child safety during school closures and social distancing, echoing a message South Florida-based nonprofit Lauren’s Kids has been sharing with families since early March. [Read more…] about As FBI Warns of Digital Dangers, Lauren’s Kids Provides Free Safety Resources for Families

Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Possible Holland America Entrance to Port Everglades

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With the news that a Holland America cruise ship carrying 42 sick crew members and passengers may dock at Port Everglades, Rep. Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) urged those organizations in Unified Command (Port Everglades, Broward County Commission, Broward Sheriff’s Office, United States Coast Guard, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Centers for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health) to prevent the ship from docking in Broward County. [Read more…] about Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Possible Holland America Entrance to Port Everglades

Following up on Sen. Rodriguez request, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity waives requirements for reemployment assistance

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Senator José Javier Rodríguez on March 18 requested expedited executive action addressing a number of concerns relating to removing barriers to accessing reemployment assistance in the face of unprecedented job losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Following up on Sen. Rodriguez request, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity waives requirements for reemployment assistance