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.

Governor Ron DeSantis has allocated $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee for repairs after it sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. The port, a crucial hub in Southwest Florida, suffered potential losses estimated at $225 million, including the destruction of 10 out of 13 warehouses and damage to three docking facilities.