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Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the launch of FDACS.gov, the department’s new, modernized website. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Launches Rebranded Website, FDACS.gov
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his request to the Florida Legislature of $625 million in recurring funding for the next three years for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources
Governor Ron DeSantis today highlighted more than $11 million in private donations from corporations and individuals to assist the people of the Bahamas. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More Than $11 Million in Donations and Announces 590,000 Bottles of Water to be Sent to the Bahamas
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is participating in National Lifeline Awareness Week, September 9–13, 2019, and reminds low-income consumers to apply for the Lifeline discount on phone and Internet service. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Promotes National Lifeline Awareness Week
During a three-day period, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will resume toll collections on roads that had previously suspended tolls in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads
Governor Ron DeSantis today met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor, followed by a press conference to provide the media and public updates regarding Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Press Conference with FEMA Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor; Issues Update on Hurricane Dorian
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-189, declaring a state of emergency for counties in the path of Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
State Senator Kevin Rader (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) today filed the Holocaust Education Act of 2020, SB 184 and HB 91 respectively. [Read more…] about Sen. Kevin Rader and Rep. Tina Polsky file Holocaust Education Act of 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $725,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to six projects to protect military installations across the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida will join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and integrity of Florida’s elections. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls
