Uber Driver on helping a rider in need: 'we have become incredible friends'
Tampa Uber driver Lisa Vasquez recounted how one of her rides during the holiday season developed into a lasting friendship after she assisted a passenger facing financial difficulties.
Ashley Moody appointed to U.S. Senate; praised by Florida's small business community
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by Senator Marco Rubio.
- State Rep. Cassel: 'I will be joining the Republican conference of the Florida House of Representatives'
- Common Cause hosts briefing on Southern legislative priorities
- 2023: Florida ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,336,908
- Southern states' voting rights and legislative priorities to be discussed
- Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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Florida receives 2 EDA grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023
Florida received two grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Florida received one grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023
Florida received seven grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Florida bankers
The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), a bill that is opposed by the Florida Bankers Association (FBA).
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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023
Florida received seven grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Florida received one grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Common Cause Florida reflects on achievements in defending democracy
Today, Common Cause Florida reviewed its achievements for the year in protecting democracy and ensuring fair elections across the state.
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Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 41 inspections at 34 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.
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Florida: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.
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Floridians must reapply for mail ballots ahead of special primary election
The upcoming Special Primary Election in Florida on January 28 will determine candidates for Congressional Districts 1 and 6.