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WEBGovernor DeSantis, FEMA Administrator Provide Recovery Updates After Hurricane Helene Devastates Florida’s Big Bend and Gulf Coast. BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (FNN) – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and other state officials, delivered critical updates on ongoing recovery efforts in...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Matthew Preparedness …
WEBOct 7, 2016 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – (FNN NEWS) Today, Governor Rick Scott met with emergency management officials in Tallahassee and Stuart and St. Augustine as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew, a life-threatening category four storm. Florida remains under both tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings. Governor Scott has remained in constant communication with state and local […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Focus on Florida’s Future …
WEBDec 5, 2023 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion less than the current year budget, with $16.3 billion in reserves, leaving ample resources for any unforeseen economic issues.
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Senate Bill (SB) 102, the Live Local Act
WEBMar 29, 2023 · NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 102, the Live Local Act, representing the largest investment for housing efforts in state history. The bill invests $711 million in multiple programs to expand the availability of housing, downpayment assistance, and focused support for military communities. The investment under this legislation is nearly double the […]
FFTP’s 25th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala: Building Dreams …
WEB2 days ago · COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2024) – For 25 years, Food For The Poor’s Celebration of Hope Gala has been a beacon of hope for Haiti’s most vulnerable families, providing them not just with homes, but with new beginnings.This year, the virtual gala aims to build homes for 25 families in Patasson, Haiti, bringing the dream of a safe and secure future for those who need it most.
Senator Stewart Criticizes New Law on Public Camping, Warns of …
WEB4 days ago · ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) voiced serious concerns over the implementation of a new mandate prohibiting public camping or sleeping on public property, which went into effect today. The law, which was enacted as part of HB 1365, gives counties and municipalities limited authority to designate public property for such purposes under […]
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WEBLabor Union Giant Florida AFL-CIO Endorses Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for U.S. Senate, Strengthening Campaign’s Momentum. MIAMI, Fla. (FNN) – Today, the Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), one of the largest labor unions in the state,...
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Lt. Governor Jeannette Núñez
WEBSep 22, 2021 · The Hispanic Youth Leadership awardees (above) include volleyball star Isabella Umpierre, 13, who volunteered sewing masks for the community near the beginning of the pandemic; climate activist Lorena Sosa; Daniela Tavera, who works actively to help immigrant families find opportunities for civic engagement; Mia Nicole Rivera, winner of the National Hispanic Recognition Program by College ...
Democratic Leaders Rally Rural North Florida Voters, Warn of …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) – On Sunday, prominent Democratic leaders, including North Carolina Congressman Wiley Nickel, state Representative Dianne Hart, state Senate candidate Daryl Parks, and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, embarked on a North Florida rural tour. The group visited Madison, Suwannee, and Columbia counties, where they rallied voters and emphasized the critical ...
Puerto Rican Heritage Network President Daisy Morales Reflects …
WEBSep 21, 2024 · ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) — Puerto Rican Heritage Network (PRHN) President and former Florida State Representative Daisy Morales released a statement marking the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Maria, emphasizing the resilience and perseverance of Puerto Ricans in the aftermath of the catastrophic storm. Soon after the hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, Morales expressed both sorrow for […]