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The Florida Lottery announces that Bryant Weaver, 31, of Perry, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Taylor County man claims $1 million top prize playing THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
This month, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) is sharing resources for parents and guardians to perform basic, at-home vision screenings for kids. [Read more…] about Florida Society of Ophthalmology Shares Resources for at Home Vision Testing
As the nation marks four years since the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub that left 49 mostly LGBTQ people of color dead, Equality Florida, in its ongoing commitment to honor the victims with action, is announcing the launch of its largest election program in the organization’s history. [Read more…] about Equality Florida honors victims of Pulse Nightclub tragedy, racial violence; launches largest-ever election program
While everyone is at risk during the coronavirus health crisis, congregate living facilities – including assisted living facilities (ALFs), nursing homes, rehab centers, homeless shelters and detention centers – are especially endangered due to proximity and challenges with social distancing. [Read more…] about Florida Assisted Living Association to Help Providers Address Resident Isolation with Ageless Grace Fitness Program
Suddath®, a leading global transportation, relocation and logistics company, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Maria Bauta as a logistics sales executive. [Read more…] about Industry Veteran Bauta Joins Suddath As Logistics Sales Executive
In response to a rash of attacks that have claimed Black lives, including the brutal killing of George Floyd by white police officers in Minneapolis, Equality Florida will host a virtual town hall with Black LGBTQ leaders on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM ET. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Convenes LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall; Black LGBTQ Leaders Speak Out To Combat Racial Violence
New data from the Florida Association of Managing Entities shows that more than 1 in 5 patients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telephonic services amid the COVID-19 crisis. [Read more…] about More than 1 in 5 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Use Telephonic Services for Mental Health Care During COVID-19
In an opinion piece published by the Tampa Bay Times, President and CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation Preston Robertson reminds us that in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must do what is necessary to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began yesterday. [Read more…] about Get ready for hurricane season
More than 8,400 people have visited the Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Site during the past five weeks. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium Testing Site Extends Operations to June 15
As we continue to navigate through uncertain times, we are also dealing with a fragile moment in our history. [Read more…] about FAMU President Robinson Issues Statement On National Unrest
