Crime is down across Florida for the 50th straight year, according to the 2020 Annual Uniform Crime Report released today. [Read more…] about Florida crime rate drops for record 50th straight year
Soup Du Jour
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $111 Million in Additional Long-Term Infrastructure Funding for Hurricane Michael-Impacted Communities
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced more than $111 million is now available to Panhandle communities through the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Repair Program for Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $111 Million in Additional Long-Term Infrastructure Funding for Hurricane Michael-Impacted Communities
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $175 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced local governments can now apply for $175 million through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $175 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program
Florida Leaders Recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom are today releasing a joint statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Prepare now for Florida’s hurricane season
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In a recent op-ed published by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Brewster Bevis, Senior Vice President of Associated Industries of Florida, urges Floridians to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1. [Read more…] about Prepare now for Florida’s hurricane season
Florida produces 16th POWERBALL® jackpot winner
Florida Player is the Sole Winner of Saturday’s $286 Million Jackpot!
The Florida Lottery is today excited to announce that the sole POWERBALL® jackpot winning ticket from Saturday’s $286 million drawing was sold in Florida! The jackpot winning ticket was purchased at Circle K, located at 721 Chaffee Road South in Jacksonville. [Read more…] about Florida produces 16th POWERBALL® jackpot winner
Key Investments Under Governor DeSantis Improve Health Care for All Floridians
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today underscores the prioritization of funding by Governor Ron DeSantis that will result in better health care for all Floridians. [Read more…] about Key Investments Under Governor DeSantis Improve Health Care for All Floridians
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Deadline to Submit Applications for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that June 30, 2021, will be the final day for homeowners with remaining damage from Hurricane Michael to complete applications for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Deadline to Submit Applications for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Child Welfare Partners Celebrate National Foster Care Month
Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation recognizing May 2021 as National Foster Care Month, an annual observance to acknowledge the impact that foster families, community partners, and child welfare professionals have on shaping the lives of children and youth in foster care. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Child Welfare Partners Celebrate National Foster Care Month
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Withdrawal from Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced another key step to returning more Floridians to work, following April’s labor statistics which show total private-sector employment increased by 18,800 jobs and more than 460,000 online job postings available throughout the state for job seekers. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Withdrawal from Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program
