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The Florida Department of Education today released the request for proposals (RFP) for the first phase of a $10 million grant to establish new, or expand existing, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today launched a new back-to-school reading list of his and Florida’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham’s favorite reads for students and teachers to consider in the upcoming school year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
Earning six major awards including the “Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award” for the best single campaign of the year, Sachs Media Group continued its long-term legacy of excellence in the field of public relations and integrated communications campaigns at Tuesday’s Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards gala in Tampa. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Receives Highest State Honors at 2019 FPRA Golden Image Awards
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit conducted an exploitation sweep this week that resulted in the arrest of four individuals who exploited seniors and disabled individuals. [Read more…] about Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Individuals in Senior Exploitation Sweep
This week is “National Stop on Red Week”, and from Aug. 4 to 10, members of Florida’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition will be reminding everyone to STOP on RED including when making a right turn. [Read more…] about FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
Attorney General Ashley Moody today urged Congress to remove federal barriers that are preventing health care providers from offering more treatment options for patients suffering from opioid use disorder. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Urges More Treatment Options to Fight Opioid Crisis
In response to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 19-45, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) announced that it has met the deadline of August 1, 2019, to establish an integrated data repository and data analytic resource. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces the Florida Schools Safety Portal
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to afford the full price for meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs. [Read more…] about 2019-20 Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk
Governor Ron DeSantis today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for awarding nearly $100 million in funding for two major projects in Florida through the Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds USDOT Funding of Nearly $100 Million for Two Major Projects in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced $16.2 million in awards for 24 small and rural communities across the state through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $16.2 Million in Awards to Improve Infrastructure in 24 Small and Rural Florida Communities
