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Intro to Crime Scene Investigation online training open for all

Investigators, would-be forensic scientists, officers of the court and fans of television police and forensic science shows, can now take Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation online,  a 16-hour online course developed by experts at the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC). The …

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IRS Issues Warning About Bogus Tax Preparers in Florida

IRS Issues Warning About Bogus Tax Preparers in Florida False promise of “free money” is again on IRS Dirty Dozen list     (Plantation, FL)—The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning for taxpayers in Florida about a tax scam that has re-emerged and may be spreading to other areas. The scam …

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Professional Training Will Focus on Housing Choices, Free of Discrimination

The Tampa Bay Fair Housing Consortium will present Housing Choices, Free of Discrimination on Friday, April 19. Check-in is at 8 a.m. The program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The day-long conference will be held at the Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd. in Tampa.   The Pinellas County Office …

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SBA Wants To Give Small Businesses The World: Exporting Can Help U.S. Businesses Expand, Create Jobs

By:  Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration In today's global economy, selling goods around the world can bring large rewards.  It just makes good business sense to expand your prospective customer base to the more than 95 percent of the world's population outside…

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Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Tips During National Consumer Protection Week

All week long valuable consumer tips on several topics will be posted on the Hillsborough Clounty Consumer Protection Agency website in participation in the National Consumer Protection Week.  In addition, Part 1 of our new Landlord Tenant Video outreach series will be posted online - "Do Your …

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Free Dental Care for 2nd-Graders at Title 1 Schools

TAMPA – The Florida Department of Health of Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa Family Health Centers, Suncoast Community Health Centers and MORE Health Inc have joined forces to provide dental sealants, fluoride varnish and oral health education to second grade …

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How the SBA Assists Underserved Communities in South Florida

By Cassius Butts Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Each January we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Each February we celebrate the important milestones highlighted by Black History Month – reaffirming our commitment to helping individuals across this…

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Hispanic Business Initiative Partners With Small Business Administration

  • Nov 20, 2012

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida (HBIF) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) confirmed a strategic alliance Nov. 14 during an HBIF annual client meeting in Tampa. The memorandum will allow the federal agency and statewide nonprofit organization to collaborate and share …

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Senator Fasano Recognized by Florida Legislative Alliance Community Associations Institute

State Senator Mike Fasano was given the “Distinguished Legislator and Friend of Community Associations and Community Associations Institute Florida Legislative Alliance Award” by the Florida chapter of the nationwide Community Associations Institute.  Senator Fasano was chosen to be the recipient …

Letter from Senator Fasano to Governor Scott

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Senator Mike Fasano Requests Governor Scott’s Intervention with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

State Senator Mike Fasano has sent the attached letter to Governor Rick Scott asking him to appoint Florida’s inspector General to investigate the recent terminations at Citizens Office of Corporate Integrity.  Additionally, Senator Fasano is requesting that the lavish overseas travel and meals …

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