The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) today released an analysis entitled, “One Year Later: Hurricane Michael’s Impact on Florida,” providing a current narrative of the impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida. [Read more…] about OIR Releases Hurricane Michael Analysis
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $28 Million for Northwest Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a $28 million investment for Northwest Florida, one year after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a powerful Category 5 hurricane. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $28 Million for Northwest Florida
Commissioner Nikki Fried in Mexico Beach on Hurricane Michael Anniversary
On the one year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall in Florida, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today visited Mexico Beach to support local residents and businesses in their recovery. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried in Mexico Beach on Hurricane Michael Anniversary
FDLE arrests correctional officer for possession of child pornography
FDLE Agents arrested correctional officer Andrew Jordan Williams, 26, for 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests correctional officer for possession of child pornography
Florida Surgeon General Announces New Agency Leadership
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott A. Rivkees today announced three appointments to the Department of Health’s executive leadership team. [Read more…] about Florida Surgeon General Announces New Agency Leadership
Senator Janet Cruz Re-Filing Legislation to Inform Floridians of Potential Groundwater Contamination
Amid reports that Florida military bases, including Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base, have been identified as sites with some of the nation’s highest levels of PFAS contamination, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has re-filed legislation (Senate Bill 492) to ensure Floridians with private wells are informed of potential threats to their water supply. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz Re-Filing Legislation to Inform Floridians of Potential Groundwater Contamination
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on 2019-20 Citrus Forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the initial citrus crop forecast for the 2019-20 season. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on 2019-20 Citrus Forecast
Feedback Opportunity for NASA Causeway Bridge Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public hearing for the NASA Causeway Bridge Project Development and Environment Study. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for NASA Causeway Bridge Improvements
Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Fourteen public power utilities today were recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to offer their local communities with extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. [Read more…] about Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Plan to Strengthen Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Florida’s Mitigation Plan Will Further Improve Florida’s Air Quality
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced another step in the state’s effort to modernize public transit, provide accessible electric vehicle infrastructure and reduce harmful air pollutants caused by diesel emissions. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Plan to Strengthen Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure