Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Dr. James M. Sullivan Ph.D. to the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative Advisory Council. [Read more…] about President Galvano Appoints Dr. James Sullivan to the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative Advisory Council
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Rebuild 850 encourages Hurricane Michael-affected region to apply for Volunteer Florida disaster recovery funds
The Rebuild 850 co-chairs – former Florida House speakers Allan Bense and Will Weatherford and former Congresswoman Gwen Graham – today urged organizations engaged in vital Hurricane Michael recovery efforts to apply for Florida Disaster Fund grants, which are available now through Volunteer Florida. [Read more…] about Rebuild 850 encourages Hurricane Michael-affected region to apply for Volunteer Florida disaster recovery funds
Florida College Presidents Advocate for Last Mile Completion Program
As classes start back on Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Tallahassee Community College President and Council of Presidents Chair, Jim Murdaugh, and 18 other Florida College System presidents are showing their support for the Last Mile Completion Program. [Read more…] about Florida College Presidents Advocate for Last Mile Completion Program
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Selection of OFR Interim Commissioner
With the prior Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation on administrative leave since May 10, and with Florida Cabinet meetings scheduled for August 6 and August 27 having been cancelled, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Selection of OFR Interim Commissioner
Video Release: Consumer Alert: Equifax Phishing Scam
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about scammers attempting to steal consumer information using fake Equifax claims webpages. [Read more…] about Video Release: Consumer Alert: Equifax Phishing Scam
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Threshold Met for Increased Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Irma
Governor DeSantis today announced that Hurricane Irma costs in Florida have reached $2.63 billion, triggering an increase in the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Threshold Met for Increased Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Irma
AHCA Secretary Mayhew Applauds Gov. DeSantis & President Trump’s Unprecedented Efforts to Improve Health Care Pricing
Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) Secretary Mary Mayhew recognized Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump for their commitment to putting patients first. [Read more…] about AHCA Secretary Mayhew Applauds Gov. DeSantis & President Trump’s Unprecedented Efforts to Improve Health Care Pricing
The Florida Lottery introduces three new FAST PLAY™️ games
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Rush to your nearest Florida Lottery retailer for three new Fast PlayTM games, on sale now! [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery introduces three new FAST PLAY™️ games
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee today announced the Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2020 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Seeks Nominations for Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Number of Employed Floridians Now Exceeds 10 Million with a Low Unemployment Rate of 3.3 Percent
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the number of employed Floridians has increased to more than 10 million in July 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Number of Employed Floridians Now Exceeds 10 Million with a Low Unemployment Rate of 3.3 Percent