Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order allowing adjustments to polling places, drop boxes, and vote-by-mail procedure in 20 counties significantly affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the emerging threat of Hurricane Milton, AARP Foundation is working closely with local organizations on the ground to deliver critical aid to those in need, particularly older adults, including essential resources like food, shelter and home repair, legal aid services and more.
Home prices and rentals have become increasingly unaffordable in Florida. This white paper explores the benefits of allowing alternative housing options, such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), for homeowners and communities.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A standing-room only crowd at the Florida Capitol Monday honored four Florida veterans of the armed services – not only for their service in uniform but also for their service to the state and to their communities after they had left military service.
AARP is helping innovative business leaders connect with capital and future customers through the trendy crowdsourcing phenomenon – and this time, the focus is on consumers 50-plus. The fourth AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch competition May 14-16 will end with two innovative entrepreneurs getting financial backing for their business plans in the “50 and over” health technology and innovation sector.
You’re invited to join AARP and our energetic group of volunteers to be “goodwill ambassadors” to more than 15,000 guests at Life@50+ Miami | AARP’s National Event & Expo in sunny Miami Beach. Meet new friends, save a little cash, and make this fun-filled celebration of life over 50 even more memorable!
Tallahassee, Fla. -- AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson issued the following statement today strongly supporting newly announced legislation to strengthen consumer protections in state law for ratepayers receiving services from investor owned utilities:
Improving state services that help you remain in your home as you grow older, battling against unfair utility rates and fighting for better state health services for Floridians 50+ are among the top areas AARP Florida will focus on in the 2015 state legislative session, the state’s top AARP leader said.
Since its inception, AARP has been a membership organization that relies on volunteers. Our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, was a volunteer throughout her time leading the organization. To this day, AARP’s all-volunteer board of directors and national president continue that tradition of volunteer leadership.