This year, AARP Florida is proud to celebrate 10 organizations across the state who will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.
As the 2025 hurricane season ramps up in Florida, older adults and family caregivers face a critical responsibility: ensuring safety for themselves and their loved ones.
Check out the 2025 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older adults, votes taken during committee meetings, and final actions by the full House and Senate.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is proposing an increase that will impact many Floridians, especially seniors on fixed incomes. This proposal raises the minimum base bill for residential customers from $25 to $30—forcing them to pay more regardless of their actual energy usage.
As the dust settles on the 2024 legislative session, AARP Florida proudly celebrates significant victories that will positively impact Floridians aged 50 and above.
As we recognize Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to reflect on the contributions of women throughout history and within our own communities. We celebrate the achievements of those who have shattered barriers, defied stereotypes, and paved the way for progress in various fields, including the founder of AARP, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.
AARP Volunteer Shauna Smith, a retired college professor, is embarking on an inspiring mission to preserve Tallahassee’s rich history by collecting stories of people who have a connection to the Florida A&M University (FAMU) hospital. As part of city’s rich heritage, Smith is gathering stories to preserve a vital piece of Tallahassee’s history by archiving the stories of people who were born or worked at the hospital.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – AARP Florida proudly announces the recognition of Allison Chavez, Associate State Director of Communications, as one of the ”Rising Stars” in Ragan's Top Women in Communications Awards, Class of 2024.
AARP Florida is teaming up with Walk with a Doc, a nonprofit, on a new program serving Osceola County. The program is led by two bilingual nurses who cover topics such as brain health and nutrition, followed by a walk in a local park.
This February, we recognize National Senior Independence Month. At AARP, we strive to create spaces where people of all ages can live independent, fulfilled lives. We are here to act as a wise friend and fierce defender for the 50+, and we aim to help you and your families feel confident, in control and secure as you age.