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Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida

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Governor DeSantis today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46.9 million in additional Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program for Hurricane Michael

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the application period is open for homeowners in Hurricane Michael impacted areas for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program for Hurricane Michael

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget Recommendation and Strong Trajectory for Community Development, Economic Recovery, and Resiliency – January 28

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Dane Eagle today released the following statement in support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2021-2022 budget recommendations: [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget Recommendation and Strong Trajectory for Community Development, Economic Recovery, and Resiliency – January 28

Governor DeSantis, DEO Announces More Than $927,000 in Awards to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure

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Governor DeSantis today announced more than $927,000 in awards to three rural Florida communities to strengthen public infrastructure through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DEO Announces More Than $927,000 in Awards to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent

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From May to December, Florida has gained 748,100 private sector jobs

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had eight consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 21,100 private sector jobs in the month of December. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent