Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Elijah “Ed” Armstrong, III and John Mitten to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board

On October 7, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ed Armstrong, III and John Mitten to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Elijah “Ed” Armstrong, III Armstrong, of Dunedin, is an attorney with Hill Ward Henderson, P.A. Previously, he was an attorney with Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns and served […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $57 Million to Protect Florida’s Springs

On November 16, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality. Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these springs play an important role in the economic […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $75 Million Awarded to Statewide Springs Restoration Projects

On December 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $75 million for 30 statewide springs restoration projects to aid the recovery of and provide additional protection for Florida’s springs. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and four Florida water management districts have identified a broad suite of projects that include land acquisition, septic to sewer […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Fourteen to the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sead Bekric, Sophia Eccleston, Paul Edwards, Paul Martinez, Roxann Mayros, Ciawanda McDonald, Arthur Moody, Misty Porter, and Denise Valkema and the reappointment of Nancy Bateh, Jorge Hernandez, Patricia Lipovsky, Donté Mickens, and Bessie Outman to the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.   Sead […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Adams Jr., Kiley Damone, Eric Hall, Timothy Hinson, Joe Marino, Kevin McDonald, Laurie Sallarulo, Andrew Schmadeke, Jerry “Les” Sims and the reappointment of Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson and Allison Kinney to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.   John Adams Jr. Adams is the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Suwannee River Water Management District

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Charles Keith and Larry Sessions to the Suwannee River Water Management District.   Charles Keith Keith is the President and Owner of American Pawn Brokers, Inc. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge #114, Elks Lodge #893, and the Egypt Temple Shrine. Keith earned […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Southwest Florida Water Management District

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III and William Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III Armstrong is a Shareholder with Hill Ward Henderson, P.A. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. Armstrong earned his bachelor’s […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors

On December 22, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sophia Eccleston, Robert Salonen, Emmanuel Tormes and Patsy Sanchez to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.   Sophia Eccleston Eccleston, of Wellington, is an external affairs manager with Florida Power and Light. Previously, she worked for Halliburton and KBR Inc., in the Middle East […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sarah Arnold to the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners

On December 13, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sarah Arnold to the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. Sarah Arnold Arnold, of Saint Augustine, is the Director of Resource Development for the United Way of St. Johns County. A 2019 Saint Augustine Record 40 Under 40 honoree, she serves on the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $481 Million in Awards to Improve Water Quality Across the State

On November 9, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Weeki Wachee Springs, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Mark Rains to announce the awards for 103 wastewater and springs projects totaling $481 million. The projects awarded will improve water quality in waterbodies across Florida, reducing total nitrogen loading […]