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At a recent meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor DeSantis presented a resolution declaring November 2019 as National Adoption Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Declares November 2019 National Adoption Month in Florida
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried toured Pero Family Farms, a fifth-generation family farm and sustainable producer of fresh seasonal produce such as peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, some of Florida’s leading seasonal crops. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Tours Farm, Announces $500,000 Food Recovery Grant Legislation
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the opening of the application period for the $20 million Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program for local workforce development boards, educational institutions and technical centers in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma to train Floridians in the construction trades necessary to support disaster recovery efforts. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $20 Million Available Through Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today announced $1.4 billion for the reconstruction of the I-275/SR 60 Westshore Area Interchange in Tampa. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and FDOT Announce $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Construction Project
As the regulatory agency for charities in the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and are joining the National Association of State Charities Officials and the Federal Trade Commission to raise awareness of consumer fraud during the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Consumer Tips During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Governor Ron DeSantis today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for awarding more than $291 million in public safety grants to agencies and organizations across the state of Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice for More Than $291 Million in Public Safety Grant Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2 percent, as labor force participation increases. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.2%
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the launch of the state of Florida’s coordinated effort to access more than $633 million in first-of-its-kind federal funding for disaster mitigation projects. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Launches Effort to Access More than $633 Million in First-of-its-Kind Disaster Mitigation Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced proposed legislation for the 2020 Legislative Session that will expedite water quality improvements throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Expedite Water Quality Improvements
FDLE’s Genetic Genealogy Investigations program is one year old this month. During that time, four suspects have been identified using the power of genetic genealogy, solving cases that are more than a decade old. [Read more…] about FDLE Genetic Genealogy Investigations program solves cold cases in first year
