The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Internal Investigations Section is undergoing an assessment to retain accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The assessment, required every three years, will review the OIG’s compliance with approximately 49 standards.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has reintroduced its TrophyCatch pink tag contest, where biologists have tagged and released trophy-sized bass with bright pink tags across various locations in the state. The first bass captured in each pink tag location offers thousands of dollars in prizes.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Jacksonville area’s private sector jobs increased by 13,200 jobs (+1.9 percent) over the year in May 2024. The area's labor force grew by 0.3 percent (+2,157) over the same period. The Jacksonville area unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in May 2024, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from the May 2023 rate of 2.8 percent.
Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages today. During the event, Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit provided information to help attendees avoid falling victim to cryptocurrency schemes. Following the symposium, Moody recognized Florida’s top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers with the Senior Sleuth Awards.
In light of recent cybersecurity incidents within the automotive industry, such as the CDK incident, dealerships are reminded to implement critical steps to protect against potential threats from malicious actors. While complete immunity from attacks is unattainable, there are essential tools that should be utilized.
Last week marked the inaugural Florida’s Training for Emergency Management (FTEM) Symposium: Leading from the Trenches in St. Augustine, Florida. The event was hosted by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Disaster Foundation to provide attendees with training, collaboration opportunities, and leadership development sessions.
FloridaCommerce has released the Jacksonville area employment data for May 2024. The information is available at www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.
FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for the Orlando area for May 2024. The information is accessible at www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases. For further details on labor market and economic data, individuals can visit Florida Insight. The Department has also provided a video to help users understand the data available through Florida Insight.
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.
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.
On June 12, 2024, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of a 1,800-acre cattle ranch and farm in Okeechobee County through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. With the approval by the Governor and Cabinet, Clemons Oak Creek, a working cattle ranch and farm, will be preserved through a rural land protection easement totaling $6,475,000. These easements prevent future development while allowing agricultural operations to continue contributing to Florida’s economy.
Yesterday, the State Board of Education implemented regulations to limit the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities, and policies in the Florida College Systems. Additionally, in an effort to provide students with a factual account of the nation’s past, the State Board of Education also replaced the course “Principles of Sociology” with a general education course in American History.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today commended Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their commitment to funding key areas in the 2024-2025 state budget, focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The budget totals $116.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in overall state spending compared to the previous fiscal year. This budget will also result in $17 billion remaining for budgetary reserves and includes significant investments across various sectors.
FADA has announced an important update to the ComplyAuto Privacy tool, specifically concerning the cookie consent banner. This change will be implemented for all Privacy customers on Friday, March 15, 2024.