WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Florida Professional Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Supporting First Lady DeSantis’ New Resiliency Initiative for Students

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida professional major league sports teams and organizations from across Florida are applauding Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for launching a new resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem solving. FOOTBALL Miami Dolphins  “It’s easy for everyone to get behind an […]

Major Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Unite to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Resiliency Initiative to Empower Florida Students

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Partnerships Include:  Orlando Magic, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, NASCAR, LPGA Athletes Endorsing Initiative Include: Tom Brady, David Beckham, Peyton Manning, Lou Holtz, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer, Crystal Thomas, Ali Marpet, Bryant McFadden, Mark Richt, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Awards to 12 Communities in Northwest Florida Impacted by Hurricane Michael

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $4.6 million in awards to communities in Northwest Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). In 2020, the Florida Legislature created a special appropriation for RIF projects in Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Fort Pierce

On February 25, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Fort Pierce, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at Spanish Lake Community in St. Lucie County. This new site will provide 2,300 Pfizer vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. This vaccination site will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, February […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

On February 25, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis announced the establishment of six COVID-19 vaccination sites to provide greater access to the vaccine in underserved populations in Broward, Duval, Leon, Miami-Dade, and Osceola counties. The Governor made this announcement at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, where one of the new sites is located. “I’m pleased to announce […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Hernando County

On February 24, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Brooksville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at High Point Community in Hernando County. This new site will provide 750 Pfizer vaccines per day, totaling 2,250 vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. Watch the press conference by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and CVS Health Announce Over 80 Vaccination Site Locations in Florida

On February 23, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Hialeah, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in 13 counties across Florida, including 67 in Miami-Dade County. The Governor made this announcement at a Navarro Discount Pharmacy location in Hialeah where he […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Four COVID-19 Federally Supported Vaccination Sites

On February 19, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of four COVID-19 vaccination sites in partnership with the federal government in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. These sites will open on March 3 and will operate 7 days per week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Each site will administer 2,000 vaccines per day. Additionally, each […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Proposed Legislation to Strengthen Election Integrity and Transparency Measures

On February 19, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

West Palm Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new measures to safeguard the sanctity of Florida elections. The Governor’s announcement reaffirms his commitment to the integrity of every vote and the importance of transparency in Florida elections. “Last November, Florida held the smoothest, most successful election of any state in the country,” said […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation

On February 18, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The appointment is effective Monday, February 22, 2021. “I’m pleased to appoint Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Julie […]