The Port of Palm Beach recently participated in the All About the Ocean Night at Roger Dean Stadium, where the Jupiter Hammerheads played against the Clearwater Threshers. The event, held in June, aimed to promote marine conservation and education.
The 2024 recreational bay scallop season, spanning from Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark, and St. Marks) as well as portions of Levy County and all of Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River, and Homosassa), opens on July 1 and will remain open until September 24.
Orlando, FL – Following the Governor’s veto of HB 133, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) expressed her disappointment over the decision to reject a bill aimed at assisting non-violent offenders. The bill on licensure for barbers and cosmetology specialists, unanimously supported by the legislature (31-0 Senate and 114-0 House), sought to prevent the Florida Board of Cosmetology from using a history of non-violent incarceration as grounds for denying licenses. It aimed to offer crucial support and opportunities for rehabilitation, helping individuals reintegrate into society...
MIAMI, Fla. — FloridaCommerce announced today that the Miami metro area led all metro areas in private sector job gains over the past year, adding 30,900 jobs (+2.7 percent) since May 2023. The labor force increased by 3.0 percent (+40,298) over the same period.
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation released a statement by Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky in support of Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024-2025 Focus on Florida's Future budget. The governor signed the $116.5 billion budget earlier this month.
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.
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.
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 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.
The state of Florida offers a variety of benefits and services for children, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance to promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities.
The James Madison Institute (JMI) has released a new report titled “Hold the Line: Florida’s Insurance Reforms and the Path Ahead,” authored by JMI Senior Fellow Christian Cámara. The report urges lawmakers to maintain the recent reforms in Florida's property insurance market, which have begun to show positive effects less than a year after their implementation.
On September 26, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to reinstate net neutrality guidelines. This decision has drawn criticism from various quarters.
TALLAHASSEE — "The signing of the school choice bill, HB 1403, cements Gov. Ron DeSantis’ place in the 'Florida Education Choice Hall of Fame' — and guarantees the inclusion of House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate Education Chairman Corey Simon as well. This trio followed up their historic 2023 universal scholarship legislation with a less-glamorous-but-nevertheless-important 2024 'streamlining' bill (HB 1403). Not only does this year’s measure make a number of needed improvements to Florida’s scholarship programs, but HB 1403 is also significant for what it did not do —...
Florida’s future and economic success depend on engaging all Floridians, including an often overlooked population: disconnected youth. Ensuring these young Floridians have every opportunity to secure a path to prosperity is essential. However, barriers to obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., a GED) often limit prosperity for many of these individuals.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Concurrent with the start of the 2024 hurricane season, Governor Ron DeSantis today urged residents to take advantage of the 14-day sales tax holiday for disaster preparation supplies. Governor DeSantis also encouraged Floridians to have a plan in place for their families if disaster strikes and to assemble a disaster readiness kit at home.