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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 spring unfolds, AARP Florida remains actively engaged in a fast-moving legislative session— advocating for policies that protect and uplift older adults across the state.
At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize one extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.
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.
AARP Florida Thanks Rep. Frost for Championing Caregiver Tax Relief
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa is a fantastic city-wide initiative that brings together citizens, businesses, clubs, and organizations to support low-income, elderly residents in Tampa. Each year, around 2,500 volunteers come together to paint the exteriors of 100 homes, making a huge difference in the community.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – AARP Florida applauds State Senator Don Gaetz’s proposed bill (SB 354), which aims to strengthen state utility regulation, increase transparency, and hold utility companies accountable for how they set rates. If passed, this legislation would help ensure fairer electricity pricing for millions of Floridians, particularly seniors on fixed incomes.
AARP's state tax guide on Florida tax rates for income, property, retirement and more for retirees and residents over 50.
As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.
As we welcome March, we also welcome the start of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session—a time when decisions are made that could significantly impact the lives of older Floridians and their families.
Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.
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