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DOEA > News & Events by: DOEA | Posted: Jan 21, 2021 | Updated: Apr 3, 2023

Department Press Releases

May 18, 2023 Governor DeSantis Declares May as Older Americans Month May 3, 2023 Governor...

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Office of Communications

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Notices of Instruction 2022

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Public Meeting Notices

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Public Record Request Procedure

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