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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $2 Million Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida

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Funding will help fulfill the increased need for
behavioral health services resulting from COVID-19

First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has received a $1.9 million emergency grant to address behavioral health disorders resulting from the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Nearly $2 Million Emergency Grant to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps Three Months Ahead of Schedule

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Corridor safety and mobility enhanced, travel times in heart of Florida reduced

As a result of his directive to accelerate work on the I-4 Ultimate project due to decreased volume in traffic as a result of COVID-19, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today announced the opening of five new Interstate 4 (I-4)/State Road (S.R.) 408 flyover ramps. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps Three Months Ahead of Schedule

UPDATE: Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County

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Firefighters also battling 575-acre Mussett Bayou Fire in Walton County

The Florida Forest Service continues to battle a 2,000-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa County, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. The agency also continues to battle a 575-acre wildfire in Walton County. [Read more…] about UPDATE: Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County

Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County

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Firefighters also battling 575-acre Musset Bayou Fire in Walton County

The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 2,000-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa County, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. The agency is also battling a 575-acre wildfire in Walton County. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County

Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Sign Up for USDA Purchasing Program

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Following the USDA’s announcement of $470 million in federal food purchases to occur in June and July, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging Florida farmers and ranchers to sign up for the Section 32 purchasing program to sell perishable commodities during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Sign Up for USDA Purchasing Program

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families Announce Extended Support to Floridians Participating in SNAP and TANF

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DCF has also made workforce adjustments and instituted a series of policy initiatives
to simplify the application process to provide timely benefits to Florida Families

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the extension of good cause for the month of May and the submission of a federal waiver, to assist Floridians participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families Announce Extended Support to Floridians Participating in SNAP and TANF