MARATHON, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis today underscored Florida’s commitment to coral reef conservation and announced updates to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor allocated a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, raising total investments in these areas during his second term to over $114 million.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 725 and House Bill 1329 today in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, aiming to support veterans and their families. The legislation addresses services for veterans transitioning to civilian life, ensures long-term care options for spouses, and expands benefits available to veterans.
FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for the Miami area for May 2024. The detailed statistics can be accessed on their official website at www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.
MARATHON, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts during his second term to over $114 million.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is organizing regional workshops to inform local governments about opportunities to conserve gopher tortoises and other state-listed species in Florida. The aim of these workshops is to encourage local-level participation in gopher tortoise conservation by providing information that could help establish local protection policies. Additionally, the FWC will discuss how local policies can assist in conserving other state-listed species and will provide details on financial incentives available for habitat management.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct an aerial treatment for aquatic plant control in portions of Lake Okeechobee during the week of June 17, weather permitting. The FWC aims to treat invasive Wright’s nutrush (Scleria lacustris) in areas where it exists in dense monocultures to limit ecological damage to the lake’s beneficial native plant communities.
FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for the Pensacola area for May 2024. The detailed statistics can be accessed on their official website.
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.