TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Blair Bradley, Shawn Hindle, and Belinda Kirkegard and the reappointment of John Davis to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees.
FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for the Tampa area for May 2024. The data can be accessed on their official website at www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.
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 Fort Lauderdale area for May 2024. The detailed information can be accessed 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.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Leon County for Individual Assistance following the severe weather and tornadoes in May 2024. Homeowners and renters who experienced losses can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include financial aid for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses.
MIAMI, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis today underscored substantial investments in pediatric and cancer care while signing three bills aimed at advancing health care innovation, research, and patient care in Florida. The legislation includes Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House Bill 885.
Since the inception of The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Vessel Turn-In Program in late 2022, the FWC has received 186 applications from owners of at-risk or unwanted vessels. The first two vessels removed through this program were taken from Pasco and Pinellas counties in early March 2023, and the 100th vessel was removed from Wakulla County on June 7.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law. The legislation includes CS/CS/HB 885, which addresses coverage for biomarker testing; CS/CS/CS/SB 1582, pertaining to the Department of Health; CS/SB 7072, focused on cancer funding; and SB 7078, concerning public records.
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program for non-industrial, private forest landowners. The program runs through July 26 and includes 44 northern Florida counties – the southern pine beetle's known range.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received 37 bills from the Florida Legislature. The bills cover a wide range of topics including victim compensation, public records, transportation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and veterans' affairs.
Last week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concluded two additional tabletop exercises as part of their ongoing discussions on integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into Florida's transportation network.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Fresh From Florida program has reached a milestone, celebrating over 1 million followers on social media, newsletter subscribers, and members of the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, the program's online following has grown from just over 500,000 to more than 1 million—a 90% increase in just 18 months.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Broward County to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts to dangerous flooding as a result of Invest 90L in South Florida.
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.
FloridaCommerce has announced the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, allocating $3 million for businesses affected by recent severe weather in South Florida. The program is designed to provide short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that have suffered economic injury or physical damage due to flooding.
Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Main Street Wauchula, Inc., in Hardee County, has been designated the June 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
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.