TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Monday, May 13, 2024 RE: Executive Order 24-95 (Amending Executive Order 24-94, Emergency Management …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $2.3 million through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. These awards will bolster Florida’s military communities by supporting infrastructure projects and economic development of …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Governor Ron DeSantis issued EO 24-94 which designates 12 counties to be under a state of emergency in order to maximize state resources and cooperative efforts to assist in recovery following severe weather on May 10th, 2024, that …
Hope Florida has helped nearly 30,000 transition off of government assistance and is consequentially estimated to save Florida taxpayers nearly $800 million dollars over the next 10 years. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of M. Carson Good to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Carson Good Good, of Winter Park, is the President of Good Capital Group. Active in his community, he …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul Applegarth to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. Paul Applegarth Applegarth is the Chief Executive Officer of Value Enhancement International. A veteran …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nathan Hoffman to the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees. Nathan Hoffman Hoffman is the Senior Director of State Policy and Advocacy at the Foundation for Excellence in …
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s success in maintaining order and ensuring student safety on Florida’s campuses. In Florida, pro-Hamas encampments were disbanded in minutes, and Jewish students were kept safe from harassment. …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 22, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 1305 – Residential Tenancies CS/CS/CS/HB 267 – Building Regulations CS/HB 415 – …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 1473 – School Safety CS/CS/HB 1509 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 285 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 1077 – Clerks of Court CS/HB 761 – Interpersonal Violence Injunction …
Since 2019, the Governor has secured nearly $6.7 billion in tax cuts. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year, in addition to the $450 million in toll …
Florida also ranks #2 for international tourism. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that VISIT FLORIDA data shows that Florida has maintained its position as the #1 domestic tourist destination in the United States and remained a …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivan Chavez, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Heather Turnbull and the reappointment of John Davis and Sherry Wheelock to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Silvia Castellanos Castellanos, of Miami, is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jason Barrett, Jessica Costello, and Carlos de la Cruz Jr. to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet. Jason Barrett Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Texas …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections. This appointment is effective June 8, 2024. Nina Ward Ward, of Panama City, is the Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Bay County. …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Please see the attached letter from Governor Ron DeSantis sent today to Chairmen Reed and Rogers, Ranking Members Wicker and Smith, and Secretary Austin. As noted, the Air Force’s request for Congress to transfer the 114th Electronic …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior. With today’s actions, …
HARDEE COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season …
