Press Release Category

Thursday / May 08 / 2014

Conference & Awards Gala Honors 20 Community Associations Across the State ORLANDO, May 5, 2014 – Winners of the annual Florida Communities of Excellence Awards, the only statewide recognition program for condominium and homeowner associations, were announced here on May 2. For descriptions of each of the 2014 award-winning entries... Read More

Tuesday / May 06 / 2014

Please be advised that an Emergency Meeting has been called for the Executive Committee of the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Inc., scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST.  This call is to discuss Executive Order Number 14-144.  Due to the recent storms and devastation in the Florida Panhandle, we... Read More

Friday / May 02 / 2014

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Volunteer Florida encourage prospective donors who would like to assist Floridians impacted by the severe storms and flooding in north Florida to make cash donations with established disaster relief organizations. “Supporting established and reputable relief organizations is a great way to... Read More

Tuesday / April 22 / 2014

During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman presented the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award to Victoria Bell, a Ronald McDonald House Northwest Florida volunteer. Governor Scott said, “It is an honor to present the Champion of Service Award to Victoria... Read More

Monday / April 07 / 2014

Tuesday / April 01 / 2014

Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that 54 Florida mayors are participating in the second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, a nationwide bipartisan effort to highlight the impact of national service in tackling city problems. Over 1,760 mayors across the U.S. are participating in the event. “National service is... Read More

Tuesday / April 01 / 2014

To kickoff the start of April’s Florida Volunteer Month celebration, Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced a new video PSA, social media campaign and strategic partnerships with Comcast and Cabot Creamery to celebrate Florida’s volunteers throughout the entire month of April. CEO Chester Spellman said, “Florida Volunteer Month celebrates... Read More

Friday / March 28 / 2014

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Julie Galvano and Jean Wihbey to the Florida Commission on Community Service. Galvano, 48, of Bradenton, is the director of business development for Blake Medical Center. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 28, 2014, and... Read More

Wednesday / March 19 / 2014

During yesterday’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet sponsored a Cabinet resolution proclaiming April to be Florida Volunteer Month. Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman also recognized Suzanne Cognetta, a Boys Town North Florida volunteer, and Kristen Burke, a student who volunteers... Read More

Wednesday / February 26 / 2014

Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott announced the 2014 Black History Month student and teacher contests winners during the Black History Month reception at the Governor’s mansion tonight. The reception celebrates the contributions African-American community leaders, educators and students make to Florida’s communities, culture, and history. Governor Scott... Read More