The department says its homes for veterans are nearing full capacity, with the request for additional funds stating that the occupancy rate has increased by 26% over last year. #Florida #Veterans #NursingHomes floridaphoenix.com/briefs/florida… via The Florida Phoenix

The announcement comes as part of Harris’ pitch for what she calls an “opportunity economy.” #Florida #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/03/har… via The Florida Phoenix

A three-judge panel of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that the association didn’t violate the schools’ freedom of expression and free exercise of religion claims against it. #Florida #FirstAmendment floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/03/pri… via The Florida Phoenix

“I also want to advise you that failing to protect Jewish students would create significant legal risk for Florida colleges and universities." #Florida #IsraelHamas #campusprotests floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/04/flo… via The Florida Phoenix

“I think she has a shot. One of the best offensive opportunities that we have in the country.” #Florida #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/04/dnc… via The Florida Phoenix

"There’s a lot of people who want to help, who would like to be able to mentor, to be able to read to a child, to be able to volunteer at an animal shelter, who would like to be able to help in disaster recovery." #Florida floridaphoenix.com/briefs/casey-d… via The Florida Phoenix

Georgia, national Democratic leaders call for gun safety legislation after Apalachee High shooting #Florida #SchoolShooting floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/04/geo… via The Florida Phoenix

"Water quality and clean drinking water are two issues of huge public concern, and to think public officials would attend a meeting of this importance and fail to include the press is absurd." #Florida #Environment floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/05/sec… via The Florida Phoenix

“You have no choice,” he said. “You’ve got to vote for me, even if you don’t like me.” #Florida #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/05/in-… via The Florida Phoenix

At present, natural gas fuels approximately 75% of all energy consumed in Florida, a larger proportion from one source than in any other state. #Florida #Energy #NuclearPower floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/05/psc… via The Florida Phoenix

“Donald Trump cannot be trusted with the power of the presidency." #Florida 2024 Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/05/for… via The Florida Phoenix

“Your proposal was quietly rushed into a public hearing process and timed to a summer travel period when residents were less likely to attend." #florida #FLStateParks ix.com/2024/09/05/fl-… via The Florida Phoenix

“Using state agency resources for campaign purposes is illegal, and we’re looking into any and all recourses to take this website down." #Florida #2024Elections #abortion floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/05/sta… via The Florida Phoenix

“It's forcing us to educate people on the importance of labor and the importance of unions. And it's going to make a difference." #florida #laborunions floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/des… via The Florida Phoenix

“Some might say it’s economic nationalism,” he said. “I call it common sense. I call it America First … We have to take care of our own nation and our industries first.” #Florida #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/tru… via The Florida Phoenix

Lawmakers approve extra funds for food, services for veterans’ nursing homes. #Florida #Veterans floridaphoenix.com/briefs/lawmake… via The Florida Phoenix

13 states — all with Republican governors — chose not to partake in the program this year, including Florida. #Florida #SummerFood floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/des… via The Florida Phoenix

"Our office is still getting constant constituents reaching out to us that they've been kicked out of services that they are eligible for and things like that." #Florida #Medicaid floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/sta… via The Florida Phoenix

“We get folks expelling members of general assemblies instead of doing all they can to pass laws that actually protect our communities.” #Florida #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/dem… via The Florida Phoenix

The New York judge said the new sentencing date will be Nov. 26. #Florida #TrumpHushMoney #2024Elections floridaphoenix.com/2024/09/06/tru… via The Florida Phoenix