ENDANGERED SPECIES The Endangered Species Act celebrates 50 years this December. The Act is credited with saving the California condor, the bald eagle, the manatee and many more. In 2023, 21 endangered species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Included on the list is the Bachman’s warbler, a migratory bird that Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Northwest Florida State College District Board of Trustees Appointed were Cory Fosdyck; senior vice president and senior resident director for Merrill Lynch; Kristen “Rhea” Goff, chief administrative officer and a senior vice president of the St. Joe Company; Megan Harrison, CEO of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce; Donald Litke, veteran of the United States Read more about Governor DeSantis Appointments[…]
MEDICAID PROGRAM BID Eleven companies responded to the Agency for Healthcare Administration’s invitation to negotiate (ITN) for Medicaid services by the October 24th due date. Aetna Better Health of Florida, AmeriHealthCaritas of Florida, Florida Community Care, Humana Medical Plan, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Simply Healthcare Plans, South Florida Community Care Network d/b/a Community Care Plan, Sunshine Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Board of Governors of the State University System Appointed was Ashley Bell Barnett, a community advocate. CareerSource Florida Board of Directors Seven individuals were appointed to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors Appointed were Carlos Beruff, owner and CEO of Medallion Home Gulf Coast, Inc.; and Jamie Shelton, Read more about Governor DeSantis appointments:[…]
FLORIDA’S FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE The Florida Department of Children and Families has launched a Father First website as part of a new fatherhood initiative. The initiative includes educational programs, mentorship programs and one-on-one support to encourage responsible and involved fatherhood. MENTORING One million dollars has been invested to enhance mentoring programs for Florida’s youths at seven organizations Read more about Issues of Interest[…]