Tallahassee, Fla. –Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew has been named as the new CEO of the Florida Hospital Association. A formal search has begun for Secretary Mayhew’s replacement, which will conclude by the Secretary’s last day on Friday, October 2, 2020. “From spearheading my administration’s efforts to allow for the importation […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until September 19, 2020 to act on these bills: HB 7009 – Penalties for Violations of the Constitutional Prohibition Against Abuse of Public Position CS/CS/CS/SB 810 – The Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine Products CS/CS/HB 915 […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 915 – Commercial Service Airports HB 7019 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/HB 1303 – Brevard and Volusia Counties HB 7003 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act HB 7075 – A Review under the Open Government […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that this week, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) initiated a new push of personal protective equipment (PPE) totaling five million masks, four million gloves and two million gowns to all long-term care facilities in Florida to assist with new procedures outlined in Emergency Order 20-009. […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Try saltwater fishing Saturday, Sept. 5, without needing a saltwater fishing license. License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. “License-free fishing days offer a special opportunity to enjoy Florida’s […]