A group of Florida small business owners, led by NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle and Legislative Director Tim Nungesser, visited Washington as part of the 2024 NFIB Fly-In. The delegation met with several Florida lawmakers to discuss issues such as repealing the Corporate Transparency Act and preserving the 20% Small Business Deduction.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Broward County to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts to dangerous flooding as a result of Invest 90L in South Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has expressed its approval of Governor Ron DeSantis' commitment to conservation in the 2024-2025 Focus on Florida's Future Budget. Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida continues to be a prime destination for fishing and hunting activities, which significantly contribute to the state's economy, generating nearly $15 billion.
FloridaCommerce has announced the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, allocating $3 million for businesses affected by recent severe weather in South Florida. The program is designed to provide short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that have suffered economic injury or physical damage due to flooding.
Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Main Street Wauchula, Inc., in Hardee County, has been designated the June 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
State Senator Bobby Powell (D-West Palm Beach) issued a statement on June 13, 2024, criticizing the governor's vetoes of several projects in the state spending plan.
Following the severe weather that impacted South Florida on June 11, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-115 declaring a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham celebrated Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their commitment to enhancing services and programs that support seniors. The signing of the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget marks a substantial increase to DOEA’s budget, underscoring the Governor’s dedication to maintaining a robust infrastructure for older residents as more Americans choose to call the Sunshine State home.
Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), stated in a June 5 video that due to litigation reforms led by State Representative Tom Leek, coupled with Florida’s hurricane preparedness program, insurance prices in the state are beginning to drop.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla - FloridaCommerce has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' strategic investments aimed at fostering economic growth and development in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Focus on Florida's Future Budget. Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida has achieved significant milestones over the past five years, including being named the nation's top economy and ranking first in higher education, talent development, net in-migration, and entrepreneurship. The state now boasts the 14th largest global economy with more businesses formed since 2019 than any other state.
In response to significant flooding in South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-115 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activated to a Level 1 at 8 a.m. for response efforts with the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of more than $6.5 million for eligible organizations through the Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program (NCPEP). These funds aim to assist non-custodial parents in achieving higher levels of self-sufficiency through employment and training opportunities. Eligible organizations include governmental and quasi-governmental entities, nonprofit corporations, tribal governments, and Local Workforce Development Boards.
The Florida Department of Education and Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., have launched the 4th annual Summer Literacy Institute. The three-day event aims to support districts and schools by expanding literacy education resources and effectively implementing literacy education in VPK-Grade 5 classrooms statewide. The Institute provides professional learning opportunities for literacy leadership teams at the early childhood, school, and district levels. More than 1,200 educators and literacy leaders are attending the institute.
The 2024 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone will commence on June 15 and remain open through Labor Day, September 2. This area includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future budget into law on June 12, ensuring timely and essential services and support to veterans, their families, and survivors through the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA).
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, marking the largest single-year investment in Everglades restoration projects in Florida's history. The budget allocates $3.1 billion to expedite critical Everglades restoration projects, protect and restore Florida’s waterways using sound science, and fund infrastructure projects aimed at improving water quality and supply.
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, allocating over $4.6 billion to the Department of Children and Families (Department). This funding aims to support strong and resilient families across Florida through historic investments in prevention services, resiliency resources, behavioral health services, and technology improvements.
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) commended Governor Ron DeSantis for his commitment to disaster response, recovery, and resiliency through the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. The 2024-2025 budget includes significant investments in supporting emergency response initiatives and streamlining recovery funding for communities impacted by disasters.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2024 elections. These endorsements are based largely on the legislators' grades from The Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Report Card, which evaluates their commitment to promoting free enterprise and job creation.