TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the Hamilton County Court and one to the Hillsborough County Court. Jamie Tyndal, of Jasper, to serve as Judge on the Hamilton County Court Tyndal has been the owner of the Law Office of Jamie L. Tyndal, P.A. since 2021. […] The post Governor Ron DeSan
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News to Use – Spring Grant Deadlines Extended
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Grant Programs Update – Deadlines Extended In an effort to assist our cultural community through this public health crisis, the Department of Cultural Affairs is extending the courtesy and technical review deadlines by one week for the following grant programs: General Operating Support Programs: Cul
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Free Tree Giveaway for City Residents & Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FREE Tree Giveaway for City Residents & Businesses Register NOW for the January tree giveaway WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (January 4, 2023) – Plant a tree and help reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025. This program is an initiative of the City of West Palm Beach Office of […] The post Free Tree Giveaway for Cit
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Senator Berman and Representative Davis File Legislation to Advance Racial Equity
Tallahassee — State Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) and State Representative Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) recently filed SB 388 and HB 221 to make Florida a national exemplar in reconciling with inequities and historical injustices by creating the executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The legislation directs the Office, heade
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Plan to Provide a Historic $2 Billion in Tax Relief for Florida Families
OCALA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to highlight their intent to pass the largest tax relief proposal in Florida history to save Florida families a historic $2 billion during the 2023–2024 fiscal year. The proposed tax relief plan is a part of […] The post Govern
Read MoreFINANCIAL IMPACT: PHASE 1 – CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Dear Colleagues, In order to assess the financial impact that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on our cultural community, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is launching a two-part tool kit: the COVID-19 Financial Impact Tracker (CO-FIT) and the COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County’s Cultural Community (CO-SIC). In prepa
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony for Community Garden at Coleman Park
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Community Garden at Coleman Park WHO: Mayor Keith A. James City commissioners Department of Housing and Community Development […] The post Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Community Garden at Coleman Park first appeared on Floridas News.
Read MoreSenator Ileana Garcia and Representative Nicholas Duran File Bill to Expand College Tuition Fee Exemption Eligibility for Students in Out-of-Home Care
Miami, Fla. – Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) and Representative Nicholas X. Duran (D-Miami) filed legislation, Senate Bill 304 and House Bill 203, Student Fee Exemptions, which clarify and expand qualifications for the existing postsecondary tuition and fee exemption for students who are raised in out-of-home care. “This legislation corrects a m
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $50,000 in Hope Florida Funds to Five Leon and Jackson County Non-Profit Organizations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis and Mason DeSantis surprised five exceptional Leon and Jackson County non-profit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: City Church’s Foster Crew Ministry, Big Bend Homeless Coalition, Hang Tough Foundation, Camp Anderson, and Shine T
Read MoreThis Monday Opportunity – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering a free online briefing on opportunities for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to access emergency coronavirus federal funding. Monday, March 30th, 12:30 – 1:00 pm.You can register here: https://www.cvent.com/c/express/8bb3940a-bf7f-4a20-9557-d5a4ff2badf3/my-registration?i=792aaacc-449b-4bd1-ba1e-f2bd88914770
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