TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to Lee County through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support the local shrimping industry, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. The funds will be used to rebuild and enhance the shrimp fleet dockage facility at the publicly owned San Carlos Maritime Park.
Florida State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky's (D-Parkland) legislation regrading public records for recording notification service was signed into law at the beginning of May.
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission was convened by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to submit names of candidates for two recent vacancies on county courts.
A bill signed into law last month by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will permit advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order medically necessary home healthcare services. The new law is expected to lower costs and improve outcomes for the state’s most disadvantaged residents.
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has requested the commission to provide names of nominees for two Orange County Court vacancies. Highly qualified candidates have approximately one month to submit an application.
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. Florida leads the nation with 45 skilled nursing centers earning this distinction.
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will encounter persistently high prices at grocery stores. According to the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey, an Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for recent legislation aimed at reducing the sales tax on commercial leases in Florida.