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 Warfare Squadron of the Florida Air National Guard to the jurisdiction of the Space Force—particularly without the […]

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. Active in her community, she currently serves as a member of the Panhandle Credit Union […]

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 Healthcare System. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the University of North Florida […]

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 Health Center. Previously, she served as a Regional Representative for the Executive Office of the Governor and a Senior Legislative Aide for […]

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 as Volunteer Florida. Ivan Chavez Chavez is a Firefighter and Paramedic for Miami Beach Fire Rescue and a Commissioner […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Moshe Popack to the Florida Development Finance Corporation. Moshe Popack Popack, of Miami Beach, is the Owner of YMP Real Estate Management, LLC and the Co-Founder of Neighborhood Farms USA. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and the South Florida Business Journal Leadership […]

TALLAHSSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chase Christianson as Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida. Chase Christianson Christianson is the Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Parham Doctors’ Hospital. Christian earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from […]

TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, May 3, 2024   RE:               Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial Officer CS/HB 1291 – Educator Preparation Programs CS/CS/HB 939 – Consumer Protection To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

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, Governor DeSantis is bolstering protections for: Consumers, by providing recourse for individuals who believe they have been de-banked for political reasons; Teachers, by […]