TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Wednesday, September 20, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension)   Good […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise that will assist youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by providing a long-term mentor and offering a strong start to their future. Utilizing both Guardian ad Litem volunteers and Department of Elder Affairs’ Hope Heroes, youth aging […]

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute (CTI). CTI will provide a centralized location for the college’s technical construction courses and expand course offerings that equip students with practical skills to find […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Space Florida, announced the selection of Colonel Robert Long, United States Space Force, Ret. as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With an extensive background in the military and space industry, Colonel Long will further drive Space Florida’s mission to advance the aerospace industry and solidify Florida as the global hub […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced $50 million for a cutting-edge workforce development initiative which will be dedicated to supporting Florida’s semiconductor industry. This initiative dedicates funds through FloridaCommerce and the Florida Department of Education to projects and workforce education opportunities that support semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and research and development within the military, defense, […]

Investments include more than 17,000 acres within the Devil’s Garden Florida Forever Project in Hendry County bordering Big Cypress National Preserve TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a $141 million investment to expand Florida’s Wildlife Corridor by more than 42,000 acres through the Florida Forever and Rural and Family Lands Protection […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act (SB 1550). The rules approved today increase accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As signed by the Governor earlier this year, SB 1550 institutes the most comprehensive reforms to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis expanded maternity and family leave for Florida state employees. The expansion was approved during today’s meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. Eligible state employees can receive paid maternity leave for up to seven weeks and parental leave for two weeks, which can be combined to provide nine weeks of […]

Governor also announced more than 3,100 recruitment bonuses awarded to new law enforcement officers JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to deliver $1,000 bonuses that reward first responders and recognize them for their dedicated public service. First responders who received checks today included Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for targeted infrastructure improvements. Clay County’s population has grown 35% in the last ten years. These infrastructure improvements will directly support job growth in the manufacturing sector, creating approximately […]