TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the continued success of the Hope Florida initiative. Throughout the year, the First Lady has reaffirmed her commitment to support and advocate for Florida’s children, families, and vulnerable populations by breaking down community silos to unite faith institutions, nonprofits, private sector entities and government. Over the last […]

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Randy Haveson has launched a new business. The new business is centered around his latest book, “Becoming Your BFF: Building Self-Esteem for a Life of Joy”. WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA, USA, February 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Randy Haveson, award-winning speaker, best-selling author, university administrator, TEDx speaker, therapist, life coach, and founder of the Club 528 community, […]

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Davie, FL — A Proclamation to recognize January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.        WHEREAS, January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an important time to educate ourselves and our constituents about the scourge of human trafficking and the ways that each one of us can become a part of the fight against […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s December 2023 economic data continued to outperform the nation throughout the year, despite negative national headwinds caused by failed federal economic policies. Florida’s private sector jobs increased by 2.6 percent (221,500) over the year compared to the national rate of 1.5 percent over the same time period […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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