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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
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
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
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
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, 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 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
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, a member of the Florida Cabinet, today asked Governor Ron DeSantis to implement a statewide “stay-at-home” order in response to dramatically increasing COVID-19 cases in the state: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried Asking Governor DeSantis for Statewide “Stay at Home” Order
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued guidance to Florida’s consumer finance businesses and professionals. [Read more…] about OFR Issues Consumer Finance Guidance and Extends License Renewal Deadlines Due to COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today issued the following emergency orders and rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Rules During COVID-19
