Today, the Florida Department of Health celebrates the start of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2026, recognizing the contributions of Florida’s nurses.
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Florida Department of Health Celebrates the Florida 50 Finale
February 19, 2026
“The Florida 50 underscores the fact that lasting health is built through daily choices,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Bread Testing Results Under Healthy Florida First Initiative
February 6, 2026
“Bread is a staple food for many Florida families, and they should be able to consume it without worrying about toxins,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Candy Testing Results Under Healthy Florida First Initiative
January 26, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, with the release of candy product testing results conducted by the Florida Department of Health to provide greater transparency for Florida families and strengthen accountability for products marketed to children.
“As a mother, there is nothing more important than protecting our children, and that starts with being able to trust what is in their food,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Florida Department of Health Highlights Major Public Health Accomplishments in 2025
December 31, 2025
The Department delivered significant results statewide which improved lives, strengthened programs, and positioned Florida as a national leader in public health access, care, and innovation.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Significant Investments to Enhance Health in Florida by Committing $4.1B in the Floridians First Budget
December 10, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2026-27 Floridians First Budget, which includes significant investments to introduce and enhance health care access and services for Florida’s communities.
Florida Department of Health Announces Annual $50 Million Health Care Innovation Fund Revolving Loan Program
October 3, 2025
The Florida Department of Health launched the Florida Health Care Innovation Loan Program. The Florida Health Care Innovation Program supports innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency and access to quality care.
Child Care Food Program Continues to Contribute to Child Wellness in Florida
September 30, 2025
The Florida Department of Health’s Child Care Food Program has provided nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children who are enrolled with participating child care providers. In 2024, program providers served 149,927,015 meals to approximately 298,000 Florida children.
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce $60 Million Funding Opportunity for Innovative Cancer Research on World Cancer Research Day
September 24, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $60 million in funding available to fund high-impact research, with a focus on nutrition practices for cancer prevention or treatment.