The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is organizing multiple public meetings, both in-person and online, to discuss the regulation and management of oyster harvesting in Florida.
The Florida House and Senate have each moved forward with their respective budgets and conforming bills, effectively advancing the budget conferencing process.
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the recipients of the Distinguished Victim Services Award at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony.
FloridaCommerce announced the allocation of $2 million for community rehabilitation projects in three Florida areas via the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) expressed approval after the Florida Senate passed SB 170, known as the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes bill.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, has announced the winners of the Florida State Fish Art Contest for 2025.
Florida citrus farmers are witnessing positive developments in state support and the condition of their groves, according to Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission.
Authorities in Florida have announced an operation targeting an international child pornography ring, with charges filed against eight individuals within the United States.
Florida hospitality and tourism leaders are gathering for Florida Tourism Day, an event celebrating the state's hospitality and tourism industry as a key economic driver.
State lawmakers in Kentucky have taken significant steps to enhance government transparency and accountability with the passage and veto override of the REINS Act.
Florida Realtors® has announced the administration of two relief programs to assist those affected by recent hurricanes. The Disaster Relief Fund aims to address housing challenges within the Realtor community following natural disasters. Additionally, grants from the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) provide financial aid to any Floridian impacted by storms with housing-related needs.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory program concluded another successful year with its Triple Threat Throwdown event. The competition awarded a Fishing Kayak Bundle to Brian Ferreira, who was selected as the winner. Ferreira received a Bonafide P127 kayak equipped with a fishing package from Mustad Fishing and a Safety Bundle from Russ Vorhis-State Farm Insurance.
The State Board of Education in Florida has commended the achievements of the state's apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs. A recent report highlights Florida's advancements towards becoming the leading state for workforce education by 2030. The Board also approved a new rule that allows educators with restricted classical education certification to teach over 1,400 courses listed in the Florida Department of Education’s Course Code Directory.