“I’m grateful to Speaker Johnson for visiting some of Florida’s hardest-hit communities today. Seeing the damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene firsthand and hearing directly from the folks who continue to struggle with relief from the federal government was critical, especially because these same communities also endured Hurricane Idalia and Debby in the last 13 months. Some of those very same folks have yet to receive the disaster assistance they applied for,” said Rep. Cammack. “We’re going to continue our efforts to get our region back up and running and I’m grateful for the Speaker’s commitment to this work.”
LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, participated in Coffee with a Cop to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day,. The community was invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s in Lady Lake.
The public had the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and residents. Coffee with a Cop is dedicated to encouraging communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. Coffee with a Cop Day is celebrated nationwide and is one of the most successful community-oriented policing programs in the country. McDonald’s supports local law enforcement agencies and is committed to being a safe community center in local service areas.
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LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is announcing its annual Christmas parade, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Old Dixie Highway. This year’s theme, “A Storybook Christmas,” welcomes participants to bring their favorite holiday tales to life through floats, costumes, and performances.
“Lady Lake’s charming smalltown annual Christmas parade will bring beloved holiday tales to life with festive floats and cheerful music,” said Lady Lake Events Coordinator Amy Alicea. “Join us as the community comes together to celebrate the magic of the season in this heartwarming annual tradition!”
The Town is currently seeking participants who wish to be part of this festive event. To ensure an engaging parade experience for our community, the number of entries will be limited to a maximum of 75 units. Participants are encouraged to consider the following elements in their parade entries: overall theme, artistic beauty, use of color, animation, special effects, originality, rider personnel, marching or dancing performance, visual appearance, and, most importantly, holiday spirit!
Applications are due no later than Nov. 15, 2024. Participation is free, but all applications must be submitted on time and meet the selection criteria to be considered.
“Our goal is to provide an engaging, entertaining and family-friendly parade our whole community can enjoy,” said Alicea.
For more information or to submit your application, visit Parks & Recreation or contact Amy Alicea at events@ladylake.org or 352-205-2826.
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PALMETTO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport in Southwest Florida. It receives fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials, and wood for distribution across Southwest Florida and the Southeast.
Following Hurricane Milton, initial damage assessments indicated potential losses of $225 million at SeaPort Manatee. While many of the port’s losses are insured, some components are not. Damage to the port includes the loss of 10 out of 13 on-site warehouses, 3 of the ten port-owned docking facilities, and widespread damage to port offices.
“This action to get SeaPort Manatee back to full operations will benefit the people of Florida, ensure the hardening of our infrastructure for future disasters, and ensure normal life is resumed for Floridians as soon as possible,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Taking action to address these impacts now is imperative to keep Florida on the road to recovery.” Continue reading
SARASOTA, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Tampa Bay to highlight Hope Florida and award $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be utilized by nonprofit organizations doing good work in storm-impacted communities.
These donations will support organizations serving hot meals and food to disaster-affected communities, help moms and children with immediate needs after disasters, and assist foster kids, families, individuals with unique abilities, and seniors.
The Governor also spoke in Sarasota, where he announced the award of $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund to education foundations in the five counties directly impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Those counties are:
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Sarasota County
These funds will be used to provide resources to teachers, create new learning opportunities for students, and work to ensure every Floridian has the best chance for educational success in the wake of these storms. Continue reading
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and supports recovery initiatives including Activate Hope.
The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector, and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
Donations made to the Disaster Fund are tax-deductible. Donations may be made by visiting FloridaDisasterFund.org, or by mail to the below address. Checks should be made payable to the Volunteer Florida Foundation and should include “Florida Disaster Fund” in the memo line.
Volunteer Florida Foundation
Attention: Florida Disaster Fund
1545 Raymond Diehl Road Suite 250
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Publishers note…DeSantis has it all together! The State of Florida already has a private Disaster Fund for help the citizens survive and rebuild.WOW! They have their stuff together!
Our communities in Florida’s Third have continued to recover from Hurricane Helene. Our district team has been working around the clock, visiting several counties devastated by the storm as our neighbors begin filing for FEMA, SBA, and USDA assistance. If you are in need of any help or resources as you navigate the process, please contact us. Reach out to us via email at kcammack.hurricane@mail.house.gov or via phone at (352) 505-0838 for more information.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! I’m proud to serve as the Republican Co-Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus as we advocate for women’s health care and breast cancer awareness. Annual screenings are the key to catching cancer early, so let this serve as your reminder to schedule those mammograms and take charge of your health. If you or a loved one is fighting breast cancer, know you are never alone and we stand with you in the fight. Continue reading
Dear Neighbor,
This week was a special one for celebrating our first responders as we marked National First Responders Day and honored heroes in Alachua and Marion Counties. It was an honor to attend both Marion County and Alachua County’s celebrations for first responders in our communities. As the wife of a first responder, I’m so proud of all these brave men and women do to keep us all safe.
Our office continues to assist constituents with hurricane claims. If you or someone you know are in need of assistance filing disaster claims or locating resources following Hurricane Helene, please contact my team in Gainesville for more information. You can call (352) 505-0838 or email kcammack.hurricane@mail.house.gov.
With the new year approaching, the presidential inauguration has been scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in attending the inauguration, please request tickets through our office on our website here. Please note that only a select number of tickets are available and recipients will be chosen through a lottery-based system to give everyone an opportunity for selection. With questions, please call our D.C. office at (202) 225-5744. Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians who wish to give funds to those affected by Helene and Milton. Helene struck the Big Bend region of the state last month, then traveled inland leaving catastrophic flooding in six states. Milton recently made landfall in Southwest Florida, causing massive power outages and flooding throughout a large portion of the state. Attorney General Moody is reminding anyone wishing to donate to relief efforts to be on guard against scammers who may exploit the disaster for personal gain.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Our state just suffered the one-two punch of two major hurricanes—Helene and Milton. Millions were affected by these disasters. In times of hardship, generous Floridians may desire to give to relief efforts, but this is when scammers can strike. Be cautious when deciding where to donate so that your money can go to the intended cause.” Continue reading
