683.22 – Law Day and Law Week.
683.22 Law Day and Law Week.— (1) May 1 of each year is designated as “Law Day,” and the week starting with the Sunday preceding May 1 is proclaimed “Law Week” in Florida. If May 1 falls on a Sunday, Law Week begins on that day. During the week, all residents, schools, businesses, and clubs and the […]
683.12 – Parade Day, Hillsborough County.
683.12 Parade Day, Hillsborough County.—The day known and designated as “Parade Day” of the Hillsborough County Fair and Plant City Strawberry Festival in Hillsborough County shall be a legal holiday within said county, and all city and county offices and banking institutions may remain closed on Parade Day of the Hillsborough County Fair and Plant City […]
683.23 – Florida Missing Children’s Day.
683.23 Florida Missing Children’s Day.—The second Monday in September of each year is hereby designated as “Florida Missing Children’s Day” in remembrance of Florida’s past and present missing children and in recognition of our state’s continued efforts to protect the safety of children through prevention, education, and community involvement. History.—s. 87, ch. 2000-139.
683.13 – State Observance of National Day of Mourning.
683.13 State observance of national day of mourning.—Observance by the state of any day of mourning, as proclaimed by the Governor in response to the designation of a national day of mourning by the President of the United States, may be by declaring that the following Sunday shall be observed as the day of mourning. History.—s. […]
683.231 – Citizen Support Organization for Florida Missing Children’s Day.
683.231 Citizen support organization for Florida Missing Children’s Day.— (1) The Department of Law Enforcement may establish a citizen support organization to provide assistance, funding, and promotional support for activities authorized for Florida Missing Children’s Day under s. 683.23. (2) As used in this section, the term “citizen support organization” means an organization that is: (a) A Florida corporation […]
683.14 – Patriots’ Day.
683.14 Patriots’ Day.—Patriots’ Day is hereby recognized by the Florida Legislature as one of great historical significance. Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all citizens are encouraged to commemorate Patriots’ Day on April 19 of each year. History.—s. 1, ch. 76-198.
683.24 – Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day.
683.24 Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day.—February 6th of each year is designated Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day. History.—s. 25, ch. 2000-163; s. 66, ch. 2000-318; s. 28, ch. 2000-367.
683.145 – I Am an American Day.
683.145 I Am An American Day.—The third Sunday in October of each year is hereby designated as “I Am An American Day.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-410.
683.1455 – American Founders’ Month.
683.1455 American Founders’ Month.— (1) The month of September of each year is designated as “American Founders’ Month.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating the month of September as “American Founders’ Month” and urging all civic, fraternal, and religious organizations and public and private educational institutions to recognize and observe this occasion through appropriate programs, […]
683.01 – Legal Holidays.
683.01 Legal holidays.— (1) The legal holidays, which are also public holidays, are the following: (a) Sunday, the first day of each week. (b) New Year’s Day, January 1. (c) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15. (d) Birthday of Robert E. Lee, January 19. (e) Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12. (f) Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday, February 15. (g) Washington’s Birthday, the third Monday […]