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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

August 13, 2023

2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida is extending the already record 2023 recreational Gulf red snapper season by 17 days, adding every Friday through Sunday in September, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day to the previously […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $6.9 Million through the Florida Disaster Fund to Support Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts

August 13, 2023

With today’s awards, all funds received by the Florida Disaster Fund have been awarded TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $6.9 million in awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support continued Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Southwest Florida. These funds have been awarded to support efforts on the ground and ensure […]

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Governor DeSantis Announces Successful First Year of State and Local Law Enforcement Interdiction Strike Force

August 11, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced results from the successful first year of strike force efforts to interdict human smuggling and trafficking and the seizure of illegal weapons and illicit narcotics transported through the state. Over the last year, strike force interdiction efforts have resulted in thousands of felony charges, more than 40 human […]

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Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as WPB’s Newest Waterfront Luxury Residences

August 11, 2023

August 11, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Melinda Sherwood [email protected] (305) 663-9802 Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as West Palm Beach’s Newest Waterfront Luxury Boutique Residences Developed by Kenneth Baboun of BGI Companies, Alba Palm […]

Volunteer to restore endangered lands

Help clean environmentally-endangered lands and bring them back to life. Collectively, we can make Miami-Dade County greener.
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Climate Action Strategy draft and Biscayne Bay Report Card released

On Earth Day, Miami-Dade County released the Climate Action Strategy draft report and 2021 Biscayne Bay Report Card, important efforts to address our community’s environment and future. The Climate Action Strategy is a communitywide plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, improve health and make life better. The strategy sets target goals and actions […]

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Charge your electric vehicle downtown

Miami-Dade County’s partnership with OBE Power is providing electric vehicle (EV) charging as a service to parking patrons at key locations throughout the County’s public garages in Downtown Miami. Locations include: the West Lot, Cultural Center, Hickman and Overtown Transit Village garages. The County is looking forward to developing the next phase of the project which includes expansion […]

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Join the Hustle Up and Thrive this Fall Steps challenge

Step up your fitness and health this season by joining the Hustle up and Thrive this Fall Steps challenge. WellnessWorks challenges you to walk 200,000 steps from Aug. 7 to Sept. 1. AvMed members can join by: Visiting Healthyroads and logging in to your account Clicking “Challenges” Selecting “Hustle Up and Thrive this Fall Steps […]

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