TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Immediately following the Speaker’s press conference, announcing the expansion of permit-less carry, Florida House Democrats provided the following responses. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal
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STATEMENT: FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on Deadly Mass Shooting in Monterey Park, CA
Gun Violence plagues Asian Community on Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is a time in the Chinese culture to celebrate fortune, happiness, and health. Unfortunately, this Asian cultural celebration was interrupted by a deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, an area with a large Asian immigrant population. Monterey Park is known as a beautiful, quiet, and safe neighborhood, but now the dance hall will be a memorial for this shocking massacre. [Read more…] about STATEMENT: FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on Deadly Mass Shooting in Monterey Park, CA
LeadingAge Florida Announces Magdalen Flynt as Director of Convention and Brand Experience
LeadingAge Florida announced today the promotion of Magdalen Flynt to Director of Convention and Brand Experience. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Magdalen Flynt as Director of Convention and Brand Experience
FAMU CAFS Professor Receives Over $9M in Federal Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
By Kilisha Fain
A Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) professor has secured more than $9 million in grants to research industrial hemp and chestnuts [Read more…] about FAMU CAFS Professor Receives Over $9M in Federal Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
LeadingAge Florida Celebrates 60th Anniversary
2023 marks the 60th anniversary of LeadingAge Florida, the state’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for aging services. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Celebrates 60th Anniversary
5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
Five researchers from Florida Polytechnic University have been recognized as being among the top 2% of scientists globally on a prestigious annual list compiled by Stanford University. [Read more…] about 5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
Helios Education Foundation Hires Senior Vice President for Communications
Helios Education Foundation hired Travis Reindl as Senior Vice President for Communications. Reindl brings to the role 25 years of experience communicating about postsecondary education to a range of audiences as well as expertise leading high-impact communications efforts with leading national and international organizations, including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Southwest Florida Community Foundations Receive $375,000 from Governor Ron DeSantis to Assist with Hurricane Ian Rebuilding Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis presented the three area community foundations with a check for $125,000 each in a special ceremony in Matlacha, FL, yesterday to assist in their shared goal of rebuilding Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Southwest Florida Community Foundations Receive $375,000 from Governor Ron DeSantis to Assist with Hurricane Ian Rebuilding Efforts
Children’s Home Society of Florida Celebrates 120 Years of Inspiring Good
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is celebrating 120 years of devoted service to children and families. [Read more…] about Children’s Home Society of Florida Celebrates 120 Years of Inspiring Good
Florida Realtors® Thanks NAR Realtors® Relief Fund: $1.5M to Help Hurricane Victims
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Realtors Relief Foundation announced a $1.5 million grant to Florida Realtors to help Floridians with housing issues resulting from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Thanks NAR Realtors® Relief Fund: $1.5M to Help Hurricane Victims
