First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds Listening Session with NAS Experts, Tours UF Health Jacksonville Neonatal Unit

On October 7, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Visit Includes Stop at United Way of Northeast Florida 2-1-1 Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis continued her efforts to bring health care and policy experts to the table in the fight against opioid abuse and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). As part of her Hope for Healing Florida initiative, First Lady DeSantis toured […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery

On May 18, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, state officials and Florida leaders representing businesses, health care, fitness centers, and theme parks, applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery Full Phase 1 Plan. Governor DeSantis announced his phased, methodical and data-driven approach to re-open Florida during a press conference from Florida’s Capitol. Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez said, “Today, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Major Accomplishments of 2019

On December 23, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis reflected on his administration’s major accomplishments during his first year in office. The Governor has delivered on the promise that he made to Floridians upon taking office in January, tackling issues that are important to Floridians and the well-being of our state, now and well into the future. […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces New Funding to Fight Opioid Abuse and Neonatal Syndrome

On October 2, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

$58.8 Million Federal Grant will Improve Data Collection and Response to the Opioid Crisis Hollywood, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced an intensive acceleration in the fight against opioid addiction in Florida, including $58.8 million in new federal grant funding to enhance the tracking of and response to opioid abuse and the creation […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Joins Flagler Hospital and THE PLAYERS to Announce $1 Million for a New Mental Health Program in St. Johns County Schools

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Flagler Hospital and THE PLAYERS to announce $1 million for a new mental health program in St. Johns County Schools. THE PLAYERS, of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament, donated the money to Flagler Health+ to launch Being Resilient and Voicing Emotions (BRAVE), a new […]