IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Press Conference at Tampa General Hospital

On December 14, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Tampa General Hospital to announce the arrival of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. The Governor was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) President and CEO John Couris. Following the press conference, the vaccine was administered […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Alan Goldsmith and Shireen Sackreiter to the Board of Accountancy

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alan Goldsmith and Shireen Sackreiter to the Board of Accountancy. Alan Goldsmith Goldsmith, of Parkland, is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Broward Health. Previously, he was Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Broward Health. Additionally, he held leadership positions […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints 18 to the Florida Commission on Community Service

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kerry Anne Schultz, Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Brea Kratzert Todd, Wilson Roberts, Chucha Barber, Autumn Karlinsky, Sharon Funk, Lynette Cardoch, Lori Killinger, Amanda “Mandy” Morrow, Christina “Christy” Brodeur, Kelli Walker, Thomas Allen, Maria Sullivan, Sherry Wheelock, Lorena “Jayne” Cerio, Adam Faurot and Christina Bonarrigo Villamil to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jon Hennemyre, Kimberly Biegasiewicz and Philip DeBiasi to the Board of Nursing Home Administrators

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jon Hennemyre, Kimberly Biegasiewicz and Philip DeBiasi to the Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Jon Hennemyre Hennemyre, of Parkland, is the Administrator at Memorial Manor, a skilled nursing facility in Pembroke Pines. Previously, he was a Senior Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lisa Scott-Founds to the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Scott-Founds to the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council. Lisa Scott-Founds Scott-Founds, of Fort Lauderdale, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Winterfest, Inc. She is the Executive Producer of the Winterfest Boat Parade, an annual event known as “The World’s Most […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Dubose and Otis Cliatt Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Dubose and Otis Cliatt Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Michael Dubose Dubose, of Alpharetta, Georgia, is the President of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Previously, he held leadership positions with W.W. Grainger, Staples, Alliant Foodservice and Baxter Healthcare. Dubose […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Travis Cummings, Glenton Gilzean and Jim Waldman to the Florida Commission on Ethics

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Travis Cummings, Glenton Gilzean and Jim Waldman to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Travis Cummings Cummings, of Fleming Island, is the Vice President of Benefits at The Bailey Group. He has served his community as Chairman of the Clay County Commission and Mayor of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robyn Stone to the Indian River County Court

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robyn Stone to the Indian River County Court.   Robyn Stone Stone, of Vero Beach, has been an Assistant State Attorney for the 19th Circuit since 2006. She received her bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and her law degree from the University of Tennessee […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce $23 Million in CARES Act Funding to Support Mental Health Services

On December 11, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $23 million in funding to bolster Florida’s mental health services system as well as an additional funding initiative to support first responders who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This $23 million in funding, derived from […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

On December 10, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, including details on the state’s initial allocation of 179,400 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Watch the Governor’s update by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Text from Governor DeSantis’ video message as delivered is provided below: Hi, I’m Governor Ron […]