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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie Survey Crop Damage at Florida Farms Following Freeze

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This week, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie toured Florida orange groves, vegetable farms, and sugar cane fields to survey damage from the record freeze that occurred the weekend of January 28-30. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie Survey Crop Damage at Florida Farms Following Freeze

DEO Secretary Dane Eagle Commends Governor DeSantis’ Bold Commitment to Driving Florida’s Economy, Empowering Florida’s Businesses and Floridians, and Developing Communities in His Fiscal Year 2022-23 Freedom First Budget

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle today commended Governor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2022-23 Freedom First Budget, which continues his bold commitment to continue driving Florida’s economy, empowering Florida’s businesses and Floridians, and developing communities throughout the state. [Read more…] about DEO Secretary Dane Eagle Commends Governor DeSantis’ Bold Commitment to Driving Florida’s Economy, Empowering Florida’s Businesses and Floridians, and Developing Communities in His Fiscal Year 2022-23 Freedom First Budget

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $7.5 Million Available to Rural Communities Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the application cycle is now open for eligible rural communities to apply for $7.5 million in funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $7.5 Million Available to Rural Communities Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program

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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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

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces August 2021 Brings 16 Consecutive Months of Private Sector Job Growth

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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