Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Palmer Clarkson to the Jacksonville Port Authority

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Palmer Clarkson to the Jacksonville Port Authority. Palmer Clarkson Clarkson, of Duval, is the chief executive officer of Bridgestone HosePower, LLC (HosePower), a role he has had since 1992. He was the founder of Masthead Industries, Inc. in 1992 and sold his company to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the St. Johns River Water Management District

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Davis and reappointment of Ronald Howse to the St. Johns River Water Management District. Daniel Davis Davis, of Jacksonville, is president and chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Davis served on the Jacksonville City Council from 2003-2010 and was […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Submittal of Drug Importation Proposal to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) officially submitted its concept paper to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Florida’s Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. With this milestone achievement, Florida continues to drive the national conversation on reducing prescription drug prices for individuals […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Glenton Gilzean to the Florida Commission on Ethics

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Glenton Gilzean to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Glenton Gilzean Gilzean, of Orlando, is the president and chief executive officer of the Central Florida Urban League. Previously, he was vice president at Step Up For Students, a scholarship granting organization in Jacksonville. He served […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Awards

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that $725,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to six projects to protect military installations across the state. This year, awards were given to the Clay County Development Authority, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County and […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, August 23, 2019

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

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, August 23, 2019

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, August 22, 2019

On August 22, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, August 22, 2019

First Lady Casey DeSantis Applauds State Board of Education for Implementing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Education

On August 21, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis issued the following statement applauding the State Board of Education for officially implementing an initiative regarding substance abuse and mental health education for students in grades K-12. “Nothing is more important to parents than the safety and well-being of their children, which is why this accountability initiative […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls

On August 21, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and integrity of Florida’s elections. By joining ERIC, Florida will be able to crosscheck voter registration data with 29 other member states in order to identify […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, August 21, 2019

On August 21, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, August 21, 2019