state of florida

More than $1.8 million awarded to Florida military communities

FLORIDA — More than $1.8 million has been awarded to military communities in Florida through the state’s Defense Infrastructure Grant…

1 year ago

Five Florida communities awarded grants for housing, infrastructure

FLORIDA — A combined $2.8 million has been awarded to the Town of Altha, Calhoun County, City of Graceville, City…

1 year ago

Four veterans appointed to the Florida Defense Support Task Force

FLORIDA — Four military veterans have been appointed to serve on the Florida Defense Support Task Force. The Task Force supports…

1 year ago

Florida found guilty of violating rights of disabled children – courts demand overhaul

FLORIDA – A court has found the State of Florida is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by Institutionalizing children…

2 years ago

11 appointed to the Florida Building Commission

FLORIDA — Eleven individuals have been appointed to the state building commission. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Batts,…

2 years ago

DeSantis appoints Plantation healthcare attorney to Board of Dentistry

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of a new member and the reappointment of two others to the state Board…

2 years ago

Proposed legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in Florida

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed legislation that he says will lower prescription drug prices in Florida. DeSantis said his…

2 years ago

Florida claims rental-listing site is using phony listings, fake reviews

FLORIDA— A rental listing platform that allegedly used deceptive practices to take tens of millions of dollars from people looking…

3 years ago

Military veterans eligible to apply for temporary Florida teaching certificate

FLORIDA — The Florida Department of Education has launched a webpage aimed at helping recruit qualified military veterans to teach in Florida schools,…

3 years ago

DeSantis appoints Cantonment auctioneer to state Board of Auctioneers

FLORIDA — A Cantonment Realtor and auctioneer is among four individuals appointed to the state Board of Auctioneers by Governor Ron…

3 years ago

DeSantis appoints Florida Power and Light official to athletic commission

FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed a Florida Power and Light vice president to the Florida Athletic Commission, according…

3 years ago

Okaloosa to receive $7.9 million in state funding for six projects

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly $8 million in state funding is included in the 2022-2023 state budget for six projects…

3 years ago

State seeking applicants for director, members of Florida State Guard

FLORIDA – The State of Florida is seeking applicants for director and members of the recently reestablished Florida State Guard (FLSG).…

3 years ago

Here are the top scams, threats to investors

FLORIDA - The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Floridians to be aware of investment scams and top investor threats when making…

3 years ago

Robert Bage, FWB Chief of Police, appointed to Justice Standards and Training Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., — Fort Walton Beach Chief of Police Robert Bage has been appointed to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training…

3 years ago

Nine appointed to State Emergency Response Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Frances Coyle, Tracie Crawford, Michael Davis, Sam Graves, Sasha Jones,…

3 years ago

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried again calls on Florida to divest from Russian interests

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, on the news that President Biden has announced a ban on the import of Russian oil, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture…

3 years ago

DeSantis reappoints 17 as judges of compensation claims

FLORIDA – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced 17 reappointments to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. The reappointments include…

3 years ago

DeSantis touts tourism numbers in Fort Walton Beach

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced yesterday that Florida welcomed 30.9 million visitors between October and December 2021,…

3 years ago