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Big Bend Leaders Launch “Safe and Healthy” to Combat COVID-19

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Initiative Aims to Inform Residents About Vaccines, COVID-19 Precautions
as Community Enters Next Phase in Battle Against Pandemic

Leaders of local government, health care, education, business and the faith community across the Big Bend today announced the launch of “Safe and Healthy,” a new collaborative educational initiative to provide the latest information about vaccines, overcome vaccine hesitancy, and encourage residents to continue to observe safe protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19, as the community enters the next phase in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Big Bend Leaders Launch “Safe and Healthy” to Combat COVID-19

FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

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The University’s investment will support the Fearless Fund’s mission to address
the disparity that exists in venture capital funding for women of color-led businesses.

Florida A&M University Foundation today announces its investment in the $25 million Fearless Fund, the first venture capital (VC) fund built by women of color, for women of color, and led by two FAMU alumnae, Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons. [Read more…] about FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

Florida Faces Potential Long-term Repercussions from Nursing Shortage Caused by Pandemic

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COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on the long term care sector, from a workforce crisis exacerbated by the pandemic to financial challenges brought on by increased costs, declining revenues and reduced occupancy. [Read more…] about Florida Faces Potential Long-term Repercussions from Nursing Shortage Caused by Pandemic

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

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Governor DeSantis today announced the establishment of six COVID-19 vaccination sites to provide greater access to the vaccine in underserved populations in Broward, Duval, Leon, Miami-Dade, and Osceola counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

As Florida Legislature Reconvenes, New Poll Shows Voters Want Investment in Families, Businesses, Schools and Healthcare

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Voters are looking for bold policy solutions to address economic impacts of pandemic
Overwhelming support for COVID worker protections and mask mandate

New polling commissioned by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) shows Florida voters are deeply concerned over the impact of COVID-19. [Read more…] about As Florida Legislature Reconvenes, New Poll Shows Voters Want Investment in Families, Businesses, Schools and Healthcare