Tag: Hurricane Ian
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida continued to support the ongoing recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
The Medicaid managed care plan, serving seven Florida counties in southeast Florida, is working closely with community partners to...
Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
At the end of last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joined elected officials, members of the fire service community and their families at the Florida State Fire...
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ian Federal Disaster Assistance
At the request of the state of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.
FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12,...
After Hurricane Ian, Unemployment Rate in Florida Rose to 2.7 Percent in October
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at the end of last week that the unemployment rate in Florida rose in 2.5 percent in September to 2.7 percent in October.
“In the October 2022 economic data report, Florida’s...
SW Florida Community Foundations Receive Funds from Ron DeSantis to Help After Hurricane Ian
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis presented the three area community foundations with a check for $125,000 each in a special ceremony in Matlacha to assist in their shared goal of rebuilding Southwest Florida after...
Ron DeSantis Announces $8.7 Million for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts and Workforce Education
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.7 million through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant program and the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support a large-scale rapid credentialing effort between three...
Florida TaxWatch Highlights the Value of Census Data Throughout Disasters
On Thursday, Florida TaxWatch released “A Key to Overcoming Disasters: Complete Census Data Reinforces Resiliency,” a commentary highlighting the value of census data throughout the planning, response, and recovery stages of a disaster.
The report...
Ron DeSantis Announces Debris Removal Assistance, Temporary Housing for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced efforts to identify and remove vessels and other debris from waterways and to expedite the removal of debris on private and commercial properties, including the use of various...
Ron DeSantis Announces $9 Million to Colleges Hit by Hurricane Ian to Support Workforce...
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $9 million “to support workforce education programs in high-demand fields across the state, with a focus on serving professions and Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian.”
St. Petersburg College will...
Ron DeSantis Announces $4 Million From Florida Disaster Fund Supports Teachers and Helps Floridians...
At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced awards totaling $4 million to support residents of Southwest Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian, as well as a new...
Jimmy Patronis Will Champion Hurricane Fraud Legislation When Legislature Meets Next Year
Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis held a press conference in Cape Coral to highlight fraud prevention efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
During the press conference, Patronis announced that he...
Ron DeSantis Helps Sole Proprietors in the Marine Fisheries Industry Receive Assistance
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis waived an eligibility requirement of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to allow sole proprietors in the Marine Fisheries Industry with businesses located in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto,...
