At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, today the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) submitted a request to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, to indefinitely defer all referrals to collection agencies for all non-fraudulent debts owed by claimants for state Reemployment Assistance benefits owed for weeks beginning March 1, 2020, through September 4, 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Request the Indefinite Suspension of Collection on Non-Fraudulent Reemployment Assistance Overpayments
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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces August 2021 Brings 16 Consecutive Months of Private Sector Job Growth
Florida’s unemployment rate declined to 5.0%
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced 16 consecutive months of job growth, gaining 19,400 private sector jobs over the month. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces August 2021 Brings 16 Consecutive Months of Private Sector Job Growth
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $92 Million Available through the Community Development Block Grant – CV Small Cities and Entitlement Programs
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the application cycle is now open for eligible units of local governments to apply for more than $92 million in funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Small Cities and Entitlement programs. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $92 Million Available through the Community Development Block Grant – CV Small Cities and Entitlement Programs
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces 15 Consecutive Months of Private Sector Job Growth, Gaining 63,900 Jobs in July
Florida’s labor force grows by 83,000, the largest increase since July 2020
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced 15 consecutive months of job growth, gaining 63,900 private sector jobs over the month. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces 15 Consecutive Months of Private Sector Job Growth, Gaining 63,900 Jobs in July
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Impacted by Surfside Condo Collapse
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today activated Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan program to support small businesses in Miami-Dade County directly impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Impacted by Surfside Condo Collapse
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces SBA Disaster Loans are Available for Small Businesses Impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse in Miami-Dade County
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that financial assistance through the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is now available to small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners located in Miami-Dade County impacted by the Surfside condo collapse. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces SBA Disaster Loans are Available for Small Businesses Impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse in Miami-Dade County
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 Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights 2021-2022 Budget Accomplishments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today highlighted the 2021-2022 budget, signed by Governor DeSantis, which bolsters Florida’s communities, ensures the success of Florida businesses, and benefits all Floridians. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights 2021-2022 Budget Accomplishments
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
