Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 9 – Community Redevelopment Agencies CS/CS/HB 437 – Community Development Districts CS/SB 7066 – Election Administration CS/CS/HB 7103 – Community Development and Housing CS/HB 7107 – Controlled Substances CS/HB 7125 – Administration of Justice HB 7127 – Corporate Income Tax Governor Ron DeSantis […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the extension of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to July 12, 2019. The $25 million program will help agricultural producers in designated disaster areas prepare for the upcoming growing seasons, as part of ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Michael. Designated disaster areas include Bay, […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 369 – Substance Abuse Services CS/CS/CS/SB 796 – Public Utility Storm Protection Plans CS/CS/CS/HB 1033 – Continuing Care Contracts HB 5303 – Child Support Enforcement Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills: HB 7067 – Registration Fees HB 7073 – Permit and Inspection […]

Pompano Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined elected officials, community leaders and homeowners for the dedication of the first seven of more than 70 Habitat for Humanity homes in Pompano Beach. The new housing project was dedicated and named A Rick Case Habitat Community. The Governor was joined by Florida Chief Financial Officer […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, on behalf of Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis toured sites in Northwest Florida and highlighted major announcements being implemented by state agencies and federal partners to assist Northwest Florida residents and provide mental health support services to communities impacted by the trauma of Hurricane Michael. During the visit, the […]

Tampa, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, who also serves as Chair of Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet, hosted a listening session on mental health and substance abuse at Tampa General Hospital with elected officials and stakeholders from the public and private sectors. During the visit, on behalf of the Governor, the First Lady […]

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing and helped oversee the deployment mission of the 125th Fighter Wing of the Florida Air National Guard on a Central Command (CENTCOM) deployment in Southwest Asia. The Governor was joined by Florida National Guard Adjutant General James O. Eifert, Florida Air National Guard 125th Fighter […]