The Florida Forest Service will host a tree distribution on Saturday, October 12 in Bristol. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service to Host Tree Distribution for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis and FDEM Award $150.9 Million to Bay County and $20 Million to Mexico Beach for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded $150.9 million to Bay County and $20 million to Mexico Beach to help the communities recover from the impact of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and FDEM Award $150.9 Million to Bay County and $20 Million to Mexico Beach for Hurricane Michael Recovery
OIR Releases Hurricane Michael Analysis
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
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