Florida DBPR

ICYMI: Watch the @FloridaDBPR Press Conference from earlier today: thefloridachannel.org/videos/1-29-26… #MustSeeTFC

🥶 Floridians aren’t the only ones caught off guard by the cold! 🌱 Cold-sensitive plants need protection, too—cover them up or bring them indoors to prevent freeze damage. For more cold weather info, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Cold.

Ahead of the Florida Rural Business Resource Fair stop in Madison on Friday, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development Jason Mahon joined @FloridaDBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin, @CareerSourceFL President Adrienne Johnston, @FloridaSBDCN State Director Greg Britton, @NFEDP’s Jeff Hendry, and local partners to tour small businesses in Madison and Jefferson counties. They also toured @nfcsentinels campus, learning about their new Agribusiness Management program.

🚘 1/18: If you have to travel this morning, slow down & stay alert, as roads may be slippery due to weather conditions. The safest choice? Stay off the roads if they’re slick. ⤵️ We teamed up with @FLHSMV & FHP Captain King to share expert tips to help you drive safely.

❄️ SNOW IS HERE IN NORTH FLORIDA! ❄️ Snow can be seen on the ground, as shown in this video taken on I-10 in Okaloosa County. Travelers, remember that winter weather conditions can change rapidly or bring unexpected circumstances. Please use caution while driving, remain alert, and buckle up.

🥶 As we prepare for some incoming winter temperatures, remember the 5 P's of cold weather preparedness! Brush up on the 5 P’s of cold weather safety! Protect: 🫂 People 🐾 Pets 🌱Plants 🚰 Pipes 🔥 Practice fire safety! FloridaDisaster.org/Cold

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers 2026 State of the State Address x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

SAVE THE DATE: Florida’s rural small businesses are vital drivers of Florida’s economy—fueling local job creation, innovation, and their communities. That’s why we’re proud to partner with FloridaCommerce and the Florida SBDC Network on Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour—a new, multi-county initiative bringing federal, state and local business resources directly to rural communities. Join us:  📅 January 16, 2026 📍North Florida College I Building 9 I 325 NW. Turner Davis Dr., Madison, FL Learn more & register: FloridaSBDC.org/ruraltour #FloridaBusiness #FloridaRuralEntrepreneurs #FloridaSmallBusiness #FloridaRuralBusiness

Florida’s Protection of Children Act remains enforceable!  Florida will protect its children by holding licensees accountable through criminal and administrative actions.

Governor DeSantis Announces ‘Floridians First’ Budget in Orlando x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Last Call: Florida's Rural Business Resource Tour continues December 5, 2025, at Tallahassee State College – Florida Public Safety Institute!   Bringing business resources directly to rural entrepreneurs:  ✅ Learn about federal, state, and local business resources  ✅ Participate in workshops on funding, apprenticeships, workforce training programs & marketing  ✅ Network  ✅ Meet one-on-one with SBDC consultants  ✅ And so much more!   Learn more & register: FloridaSBDC.org/ruraltour.   #FloridaBusiness #FloridaRuralEntrepreneurs #FloridaSmallBusiness #FloridaRuralBusiness

REMINDER: Florida's Rural Business Resource Tour will be in Havana at Tallahassee State College – Florida Public Safety Institute. Bringing business resources directly to rural entrepreneurs:  ✅ Learn about federal, state, and local business resources  ✅ Participate in workshops on funding, apprenticeships, workforce training programs & marketing  ✅ Network  ✅ Meet one-on-one with SBDC consultants  ✅ And so much more! Learn more & register: FloridaSBDC.org/ruraltour #FloridaBusiness #FloridaRuralEntrepreneurs #FloridaSmallBusiness #FloridaRuralBusiness

We’ve fought tirelessly to protect animals and punish those who abuse them. This morning in Palm Beach County, I was proud to announce the next step we’re taking to stop animal cruelty: Legislation to put an end to inhumane puppy mills in Florida. In partnership with @FDACS, we will develop standard practices to ensure ethical dog breeding. We will direct @FloridaDBPR to license dog breeders and hold accountable puppy mills that abuse dogs, whether by overbreeding them, leaving them out in extreme weather, cramming them into small cages, or limiting their access to water. A hotline will be established to report breeders suspected of abuse. Our bill will also require pet stores to offer their space to local shelters for adoption before they use that space to sell dogs from puppy mills. As shelters across the state face overcrowding, offering animals for adoption at pet stores will help save them from being euthanized. In Florida, we will continue to champion policies to protect our pets.

Governor DeSantis Announces Legislation to Protect Puppies x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

ICYMI: @SBAgov offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Residents in Brevard, Indian River, Orange, Osceola, Seminole & Volusia counties Affected by Severe Storms & Flooding on 10/26/25. Read more: tinyurl.com/ps6a7dk8 To apply: 🌐 Visit sba.gov/disaster 📞 Call 800-659-2955

The @FLACommerce @VISITFLORIDA @FloridaDBPR and @FRLAnews partnership benefits Florida, Florida businesses and Floridians!

ABT continues to work closely with local law enforcement and state partner agencies to protect our communities. We’re taking action to stop the sale of dangerous products and protect Florida’s youth.

DBPR’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco cracked down on the illegal sales of nitrous oxide in statewide  undercover operations, resulting in 70 felony arrests and 16 warrants issued, the largest felony arrest in ABT’s history. Press Release >>bit.ly/46jzJ8

FloridaCommerce, Florida SBDC Network to Launch First Stop of Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour. Press Release >> bit.ly/4mGc5YA

ICYMI: First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins Applaud Major Statewide Undercover Operation on Recreational Nitrous Oxide Abuse Press Release >>bit.ly/46jzJ8h