Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the selection of Daniel Webster Perkins, Dr. Charles Ullman Smith and Henry “Hank” James Thomas to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly 500 New Jobs for Jacksonville at EFI Board Meeting
Recognizes Jacksonville Company with Enterprise
Florida Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that SoFi Lending Corporation and SS&C Technologies will create nearly 500 jobs in the Jacksonville area. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly 500 New Jobs for Jacksonville at EFI Board Meeting
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on President Trump Shifting $155 Million From FEMA for Immigrant Detention
As the Trump Administration announced it will shift $155 million from FEMA to fund immigrant detention, and as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida as a potentially major storm, [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on President Trump Shifting $155 Million From FEMA for Immigrant Detention
LeadingAge Florida Announces Susan Anderson as Director of Assisted Living Public Policy
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today that Susan Anderson, Esq. has been hired as the association’s Director of Assisted Living Public Policy. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Susan Anderson as Director of Assisted Living Public Policy
Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Supreme Court Hearing
The Florida Supreme Court today heard arguments against the proposed Florida electricity deregulation ballot initiative. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Supreme Court Hearing
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) filed SB 192 & HB 93, which would exempt the sales tax on home improvements that help seniors age in place. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida Residents: Prepare Now as Tropical Storm Dorian Intensifies
As officials continue to track the path of Tropical Storm Dorian in the Caribbean, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminds residents to prepare now. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Florida Residents: Prepare Now as Tropical Storm Dorian Intensifies
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida
Oats, Potato, Sugarcane, and Wheat Growers Need to Make Insurance Decisions Soon
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) reminds Florida oats, potato, sugarcane, and wheat growers that September 30 is the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2020 crop year. [Read more…] about Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida
Florida State Representatives Jackie Toledo, Holly Raschein, and Jennifer Webb Will Lead Fight for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination in 2020 Session
Republicans Toledo and Raschein partner with Democrat
Webb on comprehensive LGBTQ civil rights legislation
A bipartisan trio of powerful female lawmakers today announced their intention to make 2020 the year that comprehensive LGBTQ civil rights protections pass the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Florida State Representatives Jackie Toledo, Holly Raschein, and Jennifer Webb Will Lead Fight for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination in 2020 Session
Bradenton man claims top prize playing the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Timothy Parker, 53, of Bradenton, claimed a top prize in the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Bradenton man claims top prize playing the $5,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game
