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Conflicts, Failures, and Mismanagement: Why the Department of Elder Affairs Can’t Be Trusted with $1.5 Million for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The recent auditor’s report on the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) paints a concerning picture of an agency that is failing to uphold basic standards meant to protect Florida’s most vulnerable population. From inadequate monitoring of guardianship services to mishandling critical complaints, the department’s actions have proven to be anything but professional. In the report,…
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Florida Senator Clay Yarborough Steps Up to Protect Florida’s Senior Citizens
Eye on Jacksonville sends a big WINK to Senator Clay Yarborough for pushing SB 1806 which is identical to Palm Beach Rep. Mike Caruso’s HB 407 aiming to reform the state’s guardianship system to better protect elderly residents. Another local Representative Kiyan Michael worked with Rep. Caruso to draft the bill. This bill proposes significant…