Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with New York Financial Industry Leaders to Highlight Florida’s Strong Business Climate

On February 28, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

New York, NY. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement after meeting with leaders in New York’s financial industry: “Today I met with leaders in New York’s financial industry to highlight Florida’s strong business climate and discuss the additional steps my administration is taking to deregulate and increase investment our state,” said Governor […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Tours Northwest Florida and Hosts Hurricane Michael Recovery Listening Session

On February 28, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Lynn Haven, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis toured Northwest Florida areas affected by Hurricane Michael and hosted a recovery listening session at Lynn Haven Elementary School. Joined by Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and Katie Patronis, a Panama City resident and wife of CFO Jimmy Patronis, First Lady DeSantis heard directly […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, February 28, 2019

On February 28, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, February 28, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

On February 27, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Carson Good, Randall Hunt, Ralph Martinez and Jason Pirozzolo to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Carson Good, of Winter Park, is a Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his Master of Business Administration […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Key Appointments to The South Florida Water Management District

On February 27, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of John “Jay” Steinle and Scott Wagner to the board of the South Florida Water Management District. The appointments follow six previous appointments made by the Governor to the board in recent weeks since taking office. “I’m pleased to announce the appointments of Jay Steinle […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $3 Million Awarded to Improve Infrastructure and Workforce Training in Small and Rural Communities

On February 27, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $3 million in funding through programs from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for infrastructure and workforce training in small and rural Florida communities, including several affected by Hurricane Michael. These funds are being awarded primarily through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Healthcare Pricing Transparency Proposals

On February 27, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Hollywood, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood to announce multiple proposals to increase healthcare pricing transparency in Florida. These proposals will empower patients, decrease costs and improve the quality of the state’s healthcare system. “It is more important than ever for people to know exactly what they are paying […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

On February 27, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Increased State and Federal Cooperation for Immigration Enforcement

On February 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Brooksville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to announce their implementation of the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. At the event, the Governor called for increased participation from county sheriffs in various federal immigration programs and made a request to the Florida Legislature to address immigration enforcement during the 2019 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Approve Two Florida Forever Land Acquisitions

On February 26, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

The Wekiva-Ocala Greenway and Florida’s First Magnitude Springs Project at Hardee Spring Will Protect a Wide Variety of Florida’s Natural Resources  Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved two Florida Forever land acquisitions that protect Florida’s natural environments and important watersheds in Hamilton and Lake counties. Both properties will be […]