Covid-19 News

Publix, other grocers to hire thousands Supermarkets are hiring to keep up with increased demand related to the coronavirus reaction. Lakeland Ledger, March 23, 2020 Publix and Walmart plan to hire thousands in next few weeks to meet demand fueled by coronavirus Florida’s two biggest grocers plan to hire thousands of workers throughout Florida and…

The Clerk’s Office is committed to providing a safe environment for the public and employees. Based on guidance from public health authorities and the escalating health risk to our customers and employees, we have made the following changes to our services: New safety measures, in accordance with the CDC and state orders, have been implemented…

According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), area brokers are advising home buyers and sellers to remain confident, as the residential real estate market remains strong at his time despite Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.  Area brokers do advise buyers, sellers and agents alike to follow all precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…

RCMA, Florida’s largest non-profit provider of early childhood education with a presence in 21 counties, is working to keep operating its child development centers in areas where families need them.  RCMA’s charter schools in Immokalee and Wimauma are closed at the direction of those local school districts.  “We primarily serve migrant families, and this is…

As we cope with the effects of the COVID-19 threat in our communities, I want you to know that the health and safety of all Floridians is my top priority. Last week, out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) offices were closed to the public and our staff are working…

On behalf of the hospitals, healthcare systems, life sciences companies and thousands of healthcare workers of Florida, we are writing to ask all life sciences and other organizations to consider how you may be able to help bring additional supplies and other resources to our healthcare institutions so they can continue to test and treat…

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) has announced a partnership with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) that allows the needs of the business community and workers in the restaurant business to be matched with the needs of the elderly and meal delivery services.  …