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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) today activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Evaluate Impact of Hurricane Ian on the State’s Businesses
Following Governor DeSantis’ authorization, a total of 5,000 Florida Guardsmen are being activated to State Active Duty and pre-positioned at armories across the state for Tropical Storm Ian response operations. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
In preparation for Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), will begin locking down state drawbridges beginning today, Sept. 27 at 12 p.m. in Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach Counties. [Read more…] about FDOT Begins Locking Down State Drawbridges for Hurricane Ian
In anticipation of Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is suspending SunRail service beginning Tuesday, September 27, 2022. [Read more…] about SunRail Service Suspension Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Florida’s housing market reported increased inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in August 2022 compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s August Housing Market: Inventory, Median Prices Rise
From September 19 – 23, 2022, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and SunRail are joining other State DOTs and organizations nationwide to recognize Rail Safety Week, reminding everyone to be safe on or near rail crossings. [Read more…] about Rail Safety Week Returns September 19 – 23, 2022
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that Florida’s nation-leading Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program has awarded over $380 million in relief to assist 15,664 of the state’s most vulnerable homeowners with their mortgage and other homeowner expenses, with more than $13 million awarded this week alone. [Read more…] about Florida’s Nation-Leading HAF Program Awards Over $380 Million in Relief to the State’s Most Vulnerable Homeowners
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, announces the launch of the Be Rail Smart Campaign. [Read more…] about FDOT to Launch “Be Rail Smart” Campaign to Raise Rail Crossing Safety Awareness
First Lady Casey DeSantis today highlighted the success of her Continue the Mission initiative, which launched in June 2022 to recruit veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers to be child and adult protective investigators and case managers, as well as mentors to children in need, new case managers and child and adult protective investigators. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Continue the Mission Initiative to Recruit Veterans to Care for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children
Florida’s missing children are the focus of today’s Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Capitol. [Read more…] about Florida Missing Children’s Day promotes child safety, celebrates everyday heroes
