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Two Florida residents from Tampa Bay and South Florida have received the annual Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award, the state’s top honor recognizing an individual with a developmental disability. [Read more…] about Two Disabilities Advocates Receive Top State Award
By Tim Brown
Abigail Jackson has an important job these days when everyone is doing what they can do stay safe and well. [Read more…] about Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (FL CALA) today announced that Tampa Bay businessman, Tom Gaitens has agreed to serve as state executive director. [Read more…] about Tampa Businessman Tom Gaitens To Serve As Executive Director Of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
The Florida A&M University Al Lawson Center COVID-19 vaccination site extends its hours of operations as the state widens the list of those eligible to receive vaccines. [Read more…] about FAMU Lawson Center Expands Hours, Residents Age 50 and Over Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines
By Leah Johnson
If you conduct a search for critical future workforce skills, words like “resilience,” “adaptability,” and “critical thinking” will undoubtedly appear pretty high in your results. [Read more…] about Critical Skills for the Future Workforce
The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) will honor individuals committed to serving Florida’s veterans in need on Thursday, March 18, from 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. in the Florida Capitol as part of its Forward March Ambassadors Wall Unveiling Ceremony. [Read more…] about Florida Veterans Foundation to Recognize Forward March Ambassadors
Every year for more than a decade, hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and advocates have gathered at the Florida Capitol on a designated day during the legislative session to shine a spotlight on issues that impact their wellbeing and survival. [Read more…] about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Goes Virtual
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, the Florida Juvenile Justice Association (FJJA), and community partners recently honored the 2021 DJJ Youth Ambassadors during Youth Success Day. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Honor 2021 DJJ Youth Ambassadors on Youth Success Day
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Annual Safety Awards
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Elder Care Services, Inc. are collaborating to get more senior citizens to the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center vaccination site. [Read more…] about FAMU and Elder Care Services Collaborate To Transport Seniors To Lawson Vaccination Site
