PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Accepts the Suzanne R. Plakon Humanitarian Award for Leadership in Alzheimer’s Advocacy

On April 24, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was awarded the Suzanne R. Plakon Humanitarian Award for leadership in Alzheimer’s Advocacy. The Governor was joined by Representative Scott Plakon, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom and representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association. “I’m incredibly humbled to receive this honor and I am proud to say […]

Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Passage of AOB Reform by the Florida Legislature

On April 24, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Legislature passed CS/CS/HB 7065: Insurance Assignment Agreements, pertaining to Assignment of Benefits (AOB), sending it to Governor DeSantis’ desk. “The exponential growth in AOB abuse has contributed to mounting insurance costs for Floridians for far too long,” said Governor DeSantis. “In recent years, there have been calls for reform […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, April 24, 2019

On April 24, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sharon Franklin to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sharon Franklin to the Tenth Circuit Court. Sharon Franklin Franklin, 57, of Maine, has served as a Polk County Judge since 2015. She received her bachelor’s degree from Troy State University and her law degree from Barry University College of Law. Prior to joining […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Brian Welke and Danny Mosley to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Brian Welke and Danny Mosley to the Fifth Circuit Court. Brian Welke Welke, 54, of Wisconsin, has served as a Judge of Lake County since 2016. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and AARP Announce Florida’s Designation as an Age-Friendly State

On April 23, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida Becomes the Fourth State in the Nation to Join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) CEO Jo Ann Jenkins to announce that Florida has been designated an Age-Friendly State, making Florida the fourth state in the nation to […]

Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel

On April 23, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming Governor Ron DeSantis’ authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. “Today’s Florida Supreme Court opinion leaves no doubt of my authority as Governor to suspend a government official for neglect of duty and incompetence,” said […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 64

On April 23, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: SB 64 – Transportation Facility Designations/Officer Lance Christian Whitaker Highway For a PDF copy of the transmittal letter, click HERE. ###

PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the AARP “We Hear You” Prescription Drugs Town Hall

On April 23, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) “We Hear You” Prescription Drugs Town Hall. The Governor was joined by Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew, Senator Aaron Bean and Representative Tom Leek. “We are here to reinforce the message that prescription medication needs […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Tuesday, April 23, 2019

On April 23, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Tuesday, April 23, 2019