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The Florida Health Care Association is pleased to announce that public policy expert Susan E. Anderson has joined the team as Director of Government Affairs. [Read more…] about Public Policy Expert Joins Florida Health Care Association
Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc., one of Florida’s seven Managing Entities, and the Orange County Drug Free Coalition presents a collaborative discussion among leaders on the impact mental health and substance use has on first responders, people in recovery, and individuals in the community. [Read more…] about “Better Together” Symposium Focuses on Mental Health and Substance Use
By L.A. Carroll
Robert and Trudie Perkins were known as the “civil-rights power couple of Tallahassee,” who were willing to risk everything to improve the lives of those in the city’s Black community. [Read more…] about ‘Civil Rights Power Couple’ Finally Gets their Due
LeadingAge Florida recognized outstanding senior living communities, employees, and residents during its 58th Annual Convention and Exposition, held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Recognizes the Best in Aging Services at Its 58th Annual Convention and Exposition
Ann M. Berner, the CEO of Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network who was appointed to the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse by House Speaker Chris Sprowls, issued the following statement after today’s first meeting of the Commission: [Read more…] about Florida Managing Entity CEO Ann M. Berner’s Statement on Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Meeting
LeadingAge Florida, the state’s only association that serves the entire continuum of care for seniors, elected Bruce Jones as its new Board Chair during the association’s convention in Orlando. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Newly Elected Board of Trustees
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida, which is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane this Sunday. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Mutual Aid Crews to Assist with Power Restoration Following Hurricane Ida
In anticipation of the start of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) football season, the COVID-19 testing is being relocated from Bragg Memorial Stadium on Monday. [Read more…] about FAMU Relocating COVID-19 Testing Site From Bragg As Football Season Approaches
DELTONA, Fla. – After an FDLE investigation, Camilla Wilson Barnes, 73, Deltona, was arrested by Volusia Sheriff’s Office this morning on charges of fraudulent use of personal identification information of a deceased person, fraudulent use of personal identification information of a fictitious person, fraudulent use a personal identification information, unauthorized sale or manufacture of driver’s license/ID card and having instruments for counterfeiting driver licenses/ID cards. [Read more…] about Deltona woman arrested for identity theft
Florida A&M University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D., has announced Mira Lowe as the next dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC). [Read more…] about FAMU Names Mira Lowe Dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
