Governor DeSantis Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Reemployment Assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance are available to eligible Floridians ** Eligible Floridians may apply for Reemployment Assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance Today, October 1, 2022 until 6 p.m. Read More

Minimum Wage Increase Effective Today

In accordance with Florida’s Constitution, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $11 an hour, effective today, September 30, 2022. The cash wage for employers claiming tip credit is $7.98 Read More

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Evaluate Impact of Hurricane Ian on the State’s Business

Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey Read More

FRLA Asks Hotels to List Availability, Allow Pets

In advance of Hurricane Ian, FRLA continues to urge all Florida lodging operators to utilize VISIT Florida’s Emergency Accommodations Module (EAM) to list availabilities for visitors and displaced residents seeking Read More

Emergency Accommodations Module Launched

In preparation for Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Module on Expedia.com to provide real-time hotel and lodging availability for impacted Floridians and visitors throughout the state. Read More