Dear Cultural Colleagues: The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to monitor the forecast track of Tropical Storm Eta. At this time, the Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 2. A Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm warning are in effect for Miami-Dade County. We are preparing for possible severe weather cond
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The U.S. has lost 58 ‘million-dollar’ cities since the market’s peak in July
The rebalancing of the housing market has been felt the most in areas where affordability is stretched There are currently 464 U.S. cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more. There were 522 at the housing market’s peak last July. There are 190 “million-dollar” cities in California alone. The New York, San […]
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Senator Jay Collins Files Public Safety Package, Codifying Constitutional Right Of Citizens To Keep And Bear Arms
Tallahassee — Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa) today filed Senate Bill 150, Public Safety, a robust public safety package to codify the constitutional right of citizens to keep and bear arms and expand tools available to law enforcement and educators working to keep our communities and schools safe. “This comprehensive legislation ensures our laws res
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces the Cancer Connect Collaborative to Explore Innovative Strategies for Cancer Treatment and Care
This expansion of Florida Cancer Connect will break down long-standing silos between researchers, cancer facilities and medical providers. TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer Connect that will assemble a team of medical professionals to analyze and rethink Flori
Read MoreNews to Use – November 10, 2020
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines Community Grants Program (CG) Graham Winick / [email protected] A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects, and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, c
Read MoreLeader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Tallahassee, FL — Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed a bill to close a legal loophole in the fight against human trafficking that has allowed hotels and massage establishments to avoid paying fines for repeated failure to post awareness materials and provide trafficking awareness training to employees. SB 692 builds off import
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MIA partner NewsLink Group earns top retailer award
Miami-based airport concessionaire NewsLink®, which operates more than 50 specialty retail, marketplace, convenience, newsstand, and food and beverage locations at Miami International Airport and other domestic airports, was named Best Overall Retailer in the Small Companies Division at the Airport Experience Awards Gala on March 1. Originally publ
Read MoreSenator Simon Files Historic School Choice, Parental Empowerment Legislation
Tallahassee — Senator Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education Pre-K-12, today filed Senate Bill 202, a comprehensive package of innovations that promote parental involvement and customized K-12 education in Florida. The legislation empowers parents to guide their children’s education by providing an Education Savings
Read MoreMemo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Chief Derrick Diggs
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management Randall Pepitone, Deputy Police Chief, Fort Myers Police Department Brian Hamman, Chairman, Lee County Commissioners Kevin Anderson, Mayor, City of Fort Myers FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, February 24, 2023 […] The pos
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The City of West Palm Beach is Smoke Testing Sewers on Bunker Road
February 15, 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) The City of West Palm Beach is Smoke Testing Sewers on Bunker Road WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach will be smoke testing its […] The post Th
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