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 […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. ###
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