Press Releases
Governor DeSantis Advocates for Law Enforcement
April 16, 2025
FT. MYERS, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Florida Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner to advocate for critical pay raises and funding for Florida State Troopers and other state law enforcement. “In my Focus on Fiscal Responsibility… Read Full TextFlags at Half-Staff in Honor of City Commissioner Manolo Reyes
April 15, 2025
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentAnthony Rodriguez, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade CountyFrancis Suarez, Mayor, City of Miami FROM: … Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
April 14, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills today:CS/HB 549 – Gulf of AmericaHB 575 – The Designation of the Gulf of MexicoTo view the transmittal letter, click here.Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Early Completion of Congestion Relief Lanes on I-4
April 14, 2025
More than 6 miles of added lanes on I-4 will be completed 8 months ahead of schedule KISSIMMEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced early completion of the congestion relief lanes through one of the busiest sections of Interstate 4 (I-4), delivering on a promise he… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints John Duane Driggers Jr. to the School Board of Dixie County
April 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Duane Driggers Jr. to the School Board of Dixie County. John Duane Driggers Jr. Driggers is a Procurement Forester for Domtar. Active in his community, he… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Six Bills
April 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills today:HB 421 - Peer Support for First RespondersHB 513 - Electronic Transmittal of Court OrdersHB 549 - Gulf of AmericaHB 575 - The… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Janine Plavac to the School Board of Alachua County
April 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Janine Plavac to the School Board of Alachua County. Janine PlavacPlavac is the Director of the Health Sciences Institute at St. Francis Catholic High School. Active… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Florida Citrus Commission
April 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Emma Ezell, Sean Frielich, Vernon Hollingsworth III, Daniel Hunt, and Melanie Ressler and the reappointment of Steve Johnson, Carlos Martinez, William Poulton, Daniel Sutton and John “Patrick” Schirard to… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills
April 10, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills today:SB 36 – Florida StatutesSB 38 – Florida StatutesSB 40 – Florida StatutesSB 42 – Florida StatutesTo view the transmittal letter,… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
April 10, 2025
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Donna Johns, Chair of County Commission, Walton County FROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: … Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the South Florida Water Management District
April 9, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hurley and Robert Spottswood Jr. and the reappointment of Charlette Roman to the South Florida Water Management District. Thomas HurleyHurley is the Chairman… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
April 9, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Orange County Court. Andrew Bain, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court Bain is the Head of Government and… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 7,800 Total
April 2, 2025
OCALA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 7,800 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlight Expanded Partnership of Hope Florida and Florida's 67 Sheriffs
April 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that each of Florida’s 67 sheriffs now have a Hope Florida liaison in their office. These liaisons now serve as a dedicated person on staff who acts as a point of contact between the sheriff’s… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Proposes $1,000 Property Tax Rebates for Florida Homeowners
March 31, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to deliver immediate property tax relief to Florida homeowners: a rebate averaging $1,000 for each homesteaded property in the state. The rebates, to be issued in December 2025, would cover state-mandated school… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Twenty-One Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments
March 31, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions:First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission
Joseph Hart, of Tallahassee, is the General Counsel for the… Read Full Text