Yesterday, the Florida Senate adopted Senate Resolution 1252, which recognizes August 2020 as “Amblyopia Awareness Month,” thanks to the efforts of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) and the For Eye Care Foundation (FECF). [Read more…] about Florida Senate Makes Children’s Vision Screening a Priority
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ICYMI: Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should end the war on VISIT FLORIDA
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In his Florida Politics column yesterday, Peter Schorsch encouraged the Florida House of Representatives to reauthorize VISIT FLORIDA for more than just one year. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should end the war on VISIT FLORIDA
FDACS Taking Action to protect Miami-Dade County Lychee Trees
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is today announcing the treatment of lychee trees in Miami-Dade County, the first of eight Florida counties undergoing eradication, for lychee erinose mite (LEM) to protect trees and crops from severe damage. [Read more…] about FDACS Taking Action to protect Miami-Dade County Lychee Trees
Consumer Tips on Skimmers, Coronavirus, and Staying Safe at the Gas Pump
Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Mary Barzee Flores today held a press conference at a GATE gas station to highlight National Consumer Protection Week and share tips on staying safe at the gas pump, from avoiding credit card skimmers to mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. [Read more…] about Consumer Tips on Skimmers, Coronavirus, and Staying Safe at the Gas Pump
Juror Sanctions Passes Unanimously on Senate Floor
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach), SB 1590 Juror Sanctions, which would curb heavy-handed judicial punishment on citizens who fail to appear for jury duty unanimously passed the Florida Senate on Tuesday. [Read more…] about Juror Sanctions Passes Unanimously on Senate Floor
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment
Funds available for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the state’s application to access $6.4 million in federal funds available to Florida through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds that are available as a result of the impacts of Hurricane Michael is now posted. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment
Senate Celebrates National Guard Day at the Capitol
Senate Considers Key Legislation to Support
Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Their Families
The Florida Senate today celebrated Florida National Guard Day at the Capitol by considering several pieces of legislation designed to help solidify Florida’s reputation as the friendliest state in the nation for active duty military, veterans and their families. [Read more…] about Senate Celebrates National Guard Day at the Capitol
Florida PSC Approves Settlement Agreement for SolarTogether
Supporting universal solar expansion as a public benefit, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a Settlement Agreement for Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) community solar program—SolarTogether. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Approves Settlement Agreement for SolarTogether
Coronavirus Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments
March 1-7, 2020 is National Consumer Protection Week. With Florida’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) identified this week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing guidance to consumers and food retailers/establishments on food safety to mitigate infection risk. [Read more…] about Coronavirus Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments
Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission
Program includes carve-out to serve thousands of low-income families, also largest in U.S.
The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) SolarTogether program today, creating the country’s largest, voluntary utility-led shared solar program. [Read more…] about Largest Shared Solar Program in U.S. Approved by Florida Public Service Commission