TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham celebrated Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their commitment to enhancing services and programs that support seniors. The signing of the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget marks a substantial increase to DOEA’s budget, underscoring the Governor’s dedication to maintaining a robust infrastructure for older residents as more Americans choose to call the Sunshine State home.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla - FloridaCommerce has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' strategic investments aimed at fostering economic growth and development in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Focus on Florida's Future Budget. Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida has achieved significant milestones over the past five years, including being named the nation's top economy and ranking first in higher education, talent development, net in-migration, and entrepreneurship. The state now boasts the 14th largest global economy with more businesses formed since 2019 than any other state.
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 Florida Department of Education and Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., have launched the 4th annual Summer Literacy Institute. The three-day event aims to support districts and schools by expanding literacy education resources and effectively implementing literacy education in VPK-Grade 5 classrooms statewide. The Institute provides professional learning opportunities for literacy leadership teams at the early childhood, school, and district levels. More than 1,200 educators and literacy leaders are attending the institute.
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.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future budget into law on June 12, ensuring timely and essential services and support to veterans, their families, and survivors through the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA).
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, marking the largest single-year investment in Everglades restoration projects in Florida's history. The budget allocates $3.1 billion to expedite critical Everglades restoration projects, protect and restore Florida’s waterways using sound science, and fund infrastructure projects aimed at improving water quality and supply.
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, allocating over $4.6 billion to the Department of Children and Families (Department). This funding aims to support strong and resilient families across Florida through historic investments in prevention services, resiliency resources, behavioral health services, and technology improvements.
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) commended Governor Ron DeSantis for his commitment to disaster response, recovery, and resiliency through the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. The 2024-2025 budget includes significant investments in supporting emergency response initiatives and streamlining recovery funding for communities impacted by disasters.
Today, the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) underscored its achievements following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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.
On June 12, 2024, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of a 1,800-acre cattle ranch and farm in Okeechobee County through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. With the approval by the Governor and Cabinet, Clemons Oak Creek, a working cattle ranch and farm, will be preserved through a rural land protection easement totaling $6,475,000. These easements prevent future development while allowing agricultural operations to continue contributing to Florida’s economy.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to the flooding in South Florida. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite flooding recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses in any county located south of I-4.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today commended Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their commitment to funding key areas in the 2024-2025 state budget, focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
TAMPA, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 'Focus on Florida’s Future' Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 today. The budget totals $116.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in overall state spending compared to the previous fiscal year. Significant investments are made in key areas such as education, law enforcement, disaster preparedness, economic development, and environmental conservation. The budget will also result in $17 billion remaining for budgetary reserves.
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has expressed approval for Governor Ron DeSantis' Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The budget, which allocates over $28 billion to reinforce the state's educational leadership, includes substantial investments in teacher salaries, per-student funding, and school choice initiatives.
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has released a proclamation directed at Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals concerning Invest 90L, which has led to flash flooding in South Florida
For the second consecutive year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers participated in a joint operation organized and led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement. The operation aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles in and around the protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In addition to the FWC, federal and state partners from NOAA’s Gear Monitoring Team and the U.S. Coast Guard joined the three-day operation. The goal was to enhance turtle excluder device (TED) inspections.
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The budget totals $116.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in overall state spending compared to the previous fiscal year. This budget will also result in $17 billion remaining for budgetary reserves and includes significant investments across various sectors.