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Moving to a new state is a big decision – and safety for yourself and your family is of the utmost importance. In Florida, we’ll bring you that peace of mind. With violent crime below national averages and countless associations and community groups working to ensure a high quality of life for everyone, Florida is eager to welcome you into the fold. While weather hazards may be the only thing Floridians can’t quite control, it’s comforting to find so many resources devoted to the cause, and other ways that the state is engaging its residents to create a safer, happier place to live.

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$101 Million Proposed budged to support Floridians' mental health The Ledger, 2022

$7 Million Provided to the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Floridadisaster.org

#8 In the U.S. for fiscal stability USNews.com, 2022

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Nature

Keeping Safe on Rainy Days

When hurricane season hits, Florida is often in the headlines, but the state is well-prepared for whatever category comes its way. The government offers endless resources through the Department of Environmental Protection, among others, to help keep residents prepared for anything. Building codes adapt with technology, creating safer homes and more security against even the worst storms. Rainy days happen, but Florida is prepared in every way possible.

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Community Safety

Communities look after each other in Florida, whether it’s over a shared geography or a shared identity. Equality Florida, for example, provides a touchstone for any Floridians who feel discriminated against, especially among the LGBTQ+ community. Florida Rising is another statewide effort to support marginalized communities and empower Floridians to work for a better, safer environment overall.

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Resources and Response Systems

Whether it’s mental health, financial crises, or natural disasters, Florida has multiple systems in place to provide safety and security for Floridians affected by hardship. The Education Disaster Relief Payments, for example, help keep teachers above water when they need it the most. Local chapters of groups like the United Way are also present in Florida to provide assistance when hardship strikes, making sure that no Floridian goes without the support they need.

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Central Moloney, Inc. Creates 500 Jobs in Northwest Florida

Central Moloney, Inc., a manufacturer of distribution transformers and transformer components, has selected two locations for new manufacturing facilities within Northwest Florida as they focus on their long-term growth. At full capacity, the two Northwest Florida locations are expected to employ 550 individuals with a capital investment of $75 million.

Florida is No. 3 Job Market in U.S.

To determine which states have the strongest labor markets, Peak Sales Recruiting analyzed the most recent data from BLS. The company factored in positive indicators such as employment, wage growth, labor productivity, quit rates (higher rates means the labor market is expanding) and job openings (a sign that employers are looking to expand their businesses). […]

Florida is America’s Best Economy for Residents

The Sunshine State’s economy is white hot. Overall growth is among the strongest in the nation, with the job market to match as workers flood into the state. Florida’s housing market, which is notoriously prone to booms and busts, is well-balanced for the time being. Price appreciation is the fastest in the nation at around […]

Central Moloney, Inc. Selects Okaloosa County for Manufacturing Facility

Central Moloney, Inc., (CMI) headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, announced the selection of Okaloosa County, Florida for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will specialize in producing pad-mounted electrical transformers. The 302,000 SF facility will be developed on a 48 acre parcel currently owned by Okaloosa County in the 10,500 acre Shoal River Ranch Gigasite. […]

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