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
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As Florida Legislature Reconvenes, New Poll Shows Voters Want Investment in Families, Businesses, Schools and Healthcare
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
Althea Gibson’s Legacy Continues to Live On
Before there was Serena Williams, there was Althea Gibson. [Read more…] about Althea Gibson’s Legacy Continues to Live On
120,000+ Florida families had power cut off by large utilities during holidays, reports show
December numbers show increasing power disconnections during the COVID-19 crisis
The state’s largest utilities cut off electric power from more than 120,000 Florida families during the holiday season, continuing a disturbing trend that has seen over 330,000 Florida residential households suffer disconnections since August. [Read more…] about 120,000+ Florida families had power cut off by large utilities during holidays, reports show
FAMU COVID-19 Vaccination Site Set To Open Feb.25
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) COVID-19 vaccination site targeted toward underserved communities will now open Thursday, February 25. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Vaccination Site Set To Open Feb.25
FAMU Alum Promoted to Rear Admiral/Assistant U.S. Surgeon General
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus, Rear Adm. Cedric Guyton was promoted on February 1 to assistant surgeon general in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS). [Read more…] about FAMU Alum Promoted to Rear Admiral/Assistant U.S. Surgeon General
Stand with Parkland: On Three Year Commemoration Remember the Victims, Fight for School Safety
Alyssa Alhadeff. Martin Duque Anguiano. Scott Beigel. Nicholas Dworet. Aaron Feis. Jaime Guttenberg. Chris Hixon. Luke Hoyer. Cara Loughran. Gina Montalto. Joaquin Oliver. Alaina Petty. Meadow Pollack. Helena Ramsay. Alex Schachter. Carmen Schentrup. Peter Wang. [Read more…] about Stand with Parkland: On Three Year Commemoration Remember the Victims, Fight for School Safety
Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida
State Farm awards the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition a $25,000
grant to promote traffic safety education among teens in Florida.
State Farm recognizes the importance of teen driver safety education and is committed to driving down fatalities by supporting teen traffic safety. [Read more…] about Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida
Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
40 Teachers … $100,000 dollars!
Teachers in Florida were asked to submit their innovative teaching ideas the week of January 11 for an opportunity to win State Farm ® Teacher Assist grants. [Read more…] about Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
Report: Ocean protections can help marine life bounce back
Tortugas Ecological Reserve highlighted as an
example of long-term benefits of marine protected areas
Florida’s own Dry Tortugas National Park is an example of ocean protection done right, according to a new report released Thursday by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. [Read more…] about Report: Ocean protections can help marine life bounce back
