West Palm Beach — Florida’s Governor made an announcement this week that blocks a proposed program from its schools. This ban may interfere with Florida Law. DeSantis announced that his administration has abruptly banned high school students from enrolling in a college-level course on African-American history. According to news reports, the governor’s education agency has […]

The post Senator Bobby Powell: Governor’s Discriminatory Move Tramples Florida Law first appeared on Floridas News.

Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Jacksonville area’s labor force increased by 3.8 percent (+32,512) over the year in December 2023. The private sector employment increased by 24,200, a 3.4 percent increase. The Jacksonville area unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in December 2023, up 0.7 percentage point from the December 2022 rate of 2.2 […]

The post FloridaCommerce Announces the Jacksonville Area December 2023 Employment Data first appeared on Floridas News.

  Orlando, Fla. —  Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Orlando metro area led all other metro areas in job gains over the year in leisure and hospitality, increasing by 11,600 jobs. The Orlando area’s labor force increased by 2.6 percent (+36,895) over the year in December 2023. The Orlando metro area added 26,700 new private […]

The post FloridaCommerce Announces the Orlando Area December 2023 Employment Data first appeared on Floridas News.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Material Bank, the world’s largest marketplace for searching, sampling, and specifying architecture, design, and construction materials, today announced the appointment of Jan Heck as the Global President of Kitchen and Bath. Heck brings a wealth of experience and industry expertise to this role, enhancing Material Bank’s commitment […]

The post Material Bank Appoints Jan Heck as Global President of Kitchen and Bath first appeared on Floridas News.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This builds upon more than $95 million invested in 132 community development projects for Florida communities since 2019.   “Today’s awards improve infrastructure […]

The post Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Five Florida Communities for Workforce Housing and Public Infrastructure Improvements first appeared on Floridas News.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This builds upon more than $95 million invested in 132 community development projects for Florida communities since 2019.  “Today’s awards improve infrastructure […]

The post ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Five Florida Communities for Workforce Housing and Public Infrastructure Improvements first appeared on Floridas News.

Tallahassee — Senator Kathleen C. Passidomo (R-Naples) was today unanimously elected President of the Florida Senate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term. Pursuant to the Florida Constitution, the Florida Legislature convenes 14 days following the general election for the purpose of organization, election of officers and adoption of rules. President Passidomo delivered the following comments, as […]

The post Senate President Kathleen Passidomo Remarks as Prepared for Delivery first appeared on Floridas News.

LITHIA — Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson, State Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, and Representative David Borrero (R-Sweetwater) today announced a framework for planned legislation to restrict foreign control of Florida agriculture land and key strategic military lands. Commissioner-Elect Simpson and Senator Collins were joined by Representatives Danny Alvarez and […]

The post Senator Jay Collins Teams Up with Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson and Rep. David Borrero to Restrict Foreign Control of Florida Agriculture Land and Land Surrounding Military Bases first appeared on Floridas News.

UCA is happy to welcome Abyde as a Corporate Member of the association. We appreciate their commitment to empowering our members with the resources they need to succeed.” — Jackie Stasch, Director of Corporate Strategy and Events CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Abyde, the leading provider of cloud-based compliance solutions for […]

The post Abyde and Urgent Care Association Partner to Streamline Compliance for Independent Urgent Care Practices Nationwide first appeared on Floridas News.

Tallahassee — The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2A, Property Insurance, by Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), legislation that is designed to improve the property insurance marketplace for homeowners; Senate Bill 4A, Disaster Relief, by Senator Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast), which provides relief for Floridians impacted by recent hurricanes; and, Senate Bill 6A, Toll Relief, […]

The post Senate Passes Hurricane Relief, Property Insurance Reform, Toll Rebates first appeared on Floridas News.