Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Brunswick Boating Group to Announce Grand Opening of New Technology Center

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Edgewater, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Brunswick Boating Group to announce the grand opening of their new technology center. The Governor joined Congressman Michael Waltz and Brunswick Boating Group Technology Center Vice President Lenn Schulz for the grand opening ceremony. “Today, we are here to celebrate a tremendous investment by one of the […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Joins Flagler Hospital and THE PLAYERS to Announce $1 Million for a New Mental Health Program in St. Johns County Schools

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Flagler Hospital and THE PLAYERS to announce $1 million for a new mental health program in St. Johns County Schools. THE PLAYERS, of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament, donated the money to Flagler Health+ to launch Being Resilient and Voicing Emotions (BRAVE), a new […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Renee Knight and Christinne Rudd to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The Commission is charged with ensuring the availability of efficient, cost-effective and quality transportation services for disadvantaged persons. Renee Knight Knight, of Middleburg, is the vice president of community services at […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeanette Nuñez as chair to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, as well as the appointments of Ben Miron, Linda Reid, Dr. Eman el-Sheikh, Jason Raymond, Bernard Kelly, Michael Delgado and Jeffrey Sturman to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force. The Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, as […]

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks at the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Orlando, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit. Hosted by Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Human Trafficking Summit is an annual event that brings together local, state and national leaders working to eradicate all forms of trafficking. “Human trafficking, and those involved in its practices are a threat to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Florida Talent Development Council Meeting

On September 30, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Florida Talent Development Council is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019. Created in CS/HB 7071: Workforce Education, the Florida Talent Development Council will work to develop a coordinated, data-driven, statewide approach to meeting Florida’s needs for a 21st-century workforce that employers […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Monday, September 30, 2019

On September 30, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Monday, September 30, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Commends FWC Port Investigations Officers for Award and Continued Efforts

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis commended members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Port Investigations Team, who received the Conservation Law Enforcement Award from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. The team is Florida’s first line of defense against illegally trafficked resources such as nonnative fish and wildlife, endangered […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Has Approved More Than $100 Million in Mitigation Grants for Hurricane Irma

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $100 million in mitigation grants for local governments impacted by Hurricane Irma through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This funding is used to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures, with the key purpose of […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, September 27, 2019

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

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, September 27, 2019