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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Continued Everglades Restoration Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 11, 2025 This project is the first to break ground under Florida’s new Everglades restoration acceleration agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis...

Governor Signs 2025 Patriot Day Proclamation
Governor Signs 2025 Patriot Day Proclamation September 9, 2025 TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the 2025 Patriot Day Proclamation. The flags of the United States and State of Florida will be flown from sunrise to sunset at half-staff to...

Governor Newsom reaches agreement with Artesia on violations of state housing law, city ordered to create plan for thousands of new homes
All cities are required to adopt a compliant housing element. The housing element is a crucial tool for building housing for moderate-, low-, and very low-income Californians. The settlement, which was entered into after the city failed to submit...

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-Ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
PLANT CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a brand-new Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Governor also announced several sportsman...

TAMPA, FLORIDA REALTOR® JOE HAROSKY EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Joe Harosky is a highly respected, educated, and laser-focused real estate agent at Real Broker, LLC. He is licensed and conducts transactions in Florida and Hawaii and is also a...

Governor Newsom announces Norwalk to overturn illegal homeless shelter ban as part of settlement
Norwalk will also submit reports to HCD on the status of supportive and affordable housing projects so that the state can more readily monitor the city’s actions. This settlement continues the Governor’s work to address homelessness throughout...

Florida Division of Emergency Management Calls on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared
Florida Division of Emergency Management Calls on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared September 4, 2025 TALLAHASSEE – Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of...

Florida Division of Emergency Management Calls on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared
Florida Division of Emergency Management Calls on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared September 4, 2025 TALLAHASSEE – Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of...

Florida Trend Announces Legal Elite NOTABLE – Real Estate / Land Use Attorneys
The 2025 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Real Estate / Land Use Attorneys special section has been published in the September issue. ST PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 Florida Trend Legal Elite...

GovernmentSalaries.org Launches Comprehensive Platform for Public Sector Salary Data at www.governmentsalaries.org
SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GovernmentSalaries.org is excited to announce the launch of its comprehensive online platform, https://www.governmentsalaries.org/, providing transparent and up-to-date...

Governor Ivey Emphasizes Preparedness Starts at Home as Alabama Observes National Preparedness Month
MONTGOMERY – With September designated as “National Preparedness Month,” Governor Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to take proactive steps now to safeguard their families before disaster strikes. “Alabama is no stranger to Mother Nature in all...

Gadsden County Tourist Development Council, MediumFour Win State Tourism Award at Florida Governor’s Conference
Gadsden County TDC and MediumFour Win State Tourism Award for #SmallCountyBigHeart Campaign CHAMPIONSGATE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council (TDC), in partnership with its...

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Hosts Q&A with Senators Ruben Gallego & Bernie Moreno on Small Business Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly hosted a Q&A discussion at Florida International University’s Washington, D.C. campus on Thursday, September 4,...

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Hosts Q&A with Senators Ruben Gallego & Bernie Moreno on Small Business Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly hosted a Q&A discussion at Florida International University’s Washington, D.C. campus on Thursday, September 4,...

Holy Nativity Episcopal School Named 2025 Best of Florida Award Winner for Educational Excellence
PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Holy Nativity Episcopal School has been recognized as a 2025 Best of Florida Award winner for the third year in a row, cementing its reputation as a leading independent...

Michael Carbonara Launches Campaign for Congress
Broward County, FL, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Carbonara, a lifelong conservative and entrepreneur who has started successful businesses in banking, cryptocurrency and fertility care, announced today that he is running for the...

Governor DeSantis, Tom Glavine Join New High School and College Ribbon Cutting
Seacoast Collegiate High School and Northwest Florida State College celebrate the opening of expanded South Walton Center with local and state officials. SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seacoast...

Governor Newsom deploys new teams to fight crime in major California cities, building on existing successful efforts
Today’s announcement builds on successful CHP efforts already underway in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. CHP officers assigned to Crime Suppression Teams will saturate high-crime areas, target repeat offenders, and seize illicit weapons...

Plant Proteins Market Growth Driven by Rising Demand for Sustainable Nutrition | DataM Intelligence
Plant Proteins Market is driven by rising demand for sustainable, clean-label, and plant-based diets, with strong growth in nutraceutical applications. FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Plant...

Florida Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Witness Retaliation Assault
A Florida man was sentenced today to six years and 10 months in prison for assaulting an individual in retaliation for testimony that the victim provided during the assailant’s trial for his involvement in a home invasion robbery scheme. “Instead...