“Extra money feels very good and I feel blessed”: Personal Needs Allowance increased for Floridians with disabilities
APD memorialized the increase of Personal Needs Allowance, which is essential funding that promotes community living for those with unique abilities....
Florida Missing Children’s Day remembers those who are missing and recognizes our heroes
Florida’s missing children are the focus of today’s Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony in Tallahassee. The annual event is held to remember Florida’s missing children,...
Flags at half-staff on September 11 for Patriot Day
Governor DeSantis ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff from midnight to midnight on Sept 11 to honor and remember those who were lost...
Florida Department of Education submits historically significant standards for students to ensure Florida continues to move forward in education
Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. made recommendations for cut scores for the FAST tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well...
DeSantis attends small-town football game, distributes hurricane recovery checks
Governor Ron DeSantis and his family made a guest appearance on Friday night at the Chiefland Middle-High School football game against Suwannee High School, where...
Governor Ron DeSantis highlights the Florida State Guard response efforts following Hurricane Idalia
Florida State Guard soldiers helped with damage assessments, distribution of hot meals, and debris cleanup. Additionally, the Florida State Guard operated their own POD in...
Governor Ron DeSantis reaffirms protections against COVID-related mandates
“Those mandates are DOA in Florida, and we will protect parents and children from this perpetual COVID hysteria," Governor DeSantis said....
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Emery Gainey as Sheriff of Alachua County
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Emery Gainey as Sheriff of Alachua County, effective October 2...
Celebrating two-year anniversary of Hope Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis announces initiative expansions
Through the Pathway to Possibilities program, Floridians with unique abilities will be able to work with dedicated Hope Navigators to connect them with resources and opportunities such...
DCF releasing mass replacement of benefits due to Hurricane Idalia
SNAP recipients in Alachua County can use their EBT card to purchase hot foods at participating retailers...