Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Sarasota County

On February 10, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Venice, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Venice Community Center in Sarasota County. The three-day site began operating today and will administer 1,000 vaccines per day through Friday, February 12, for a total of 3,000 vaccines for Florida’s seniors in the Sarasota County area. This […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida

On February 9, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis visited a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville where he announced additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state of Florida through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program sites will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, February 12 at 490 pharmacy locations across 52 counties. The State of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and Mayor Dave Kerner Announce Over 40% of Seniors 65+ Vaccinated in Palm Beach County

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner highlighted the success of their partnership to put Seniors First in Palm Beach County for vaccine distribution. As of February 5th, over 146,000 seniors 65 and older in Palm Beach County alone have been vaccinated, which represents over 40 percent of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees. David Hidalgo Hidalgo, of Clermont, has been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Envision Physician Services since 2006. He is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, National Firewood Association and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jonathan Scott Christy to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Scott Christy to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board. Jonathan Scott Christy Christy, of Marianna, is a Trucking Supervisor for Anderson Columbia, a position he has held since 2000. A Commercial Driver’s License holder, with over 20 years of experience in the construction […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints James “Jim” Holton to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Governing Board

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James “Jim” Holton to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Governing Board. James “Jim” Holton Holton, of St. Petersburg, is an attorney at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. and the President and Owner of JWH Properties, Inc., a real estate investment company. He has […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sara Bernard and Angela Johnson to the Board of Dentistry

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sara Bernard and Angela Johnson to the Board of Dentistry. Sara Bernard Bernard, of Windemere, is a partner and real estate attorney at Holland & Knight. Previously, she was a partner at Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel. Bernard has served as executive director and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Simone Marstiller as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration and Shevaun Harris as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Simone Marstiller as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Shevaun Harris as Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Marstiller has served as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) since 2019 and Harris, who […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2021 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Community Champions – Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans in Florida’s Communities” and released information regarding […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Inter-Faith Vaccine Event, New Pilot to Vaccinate Holocaust Survivors

On February 4, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Aventura, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an inter-faith vaccine event at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, the first faith-based vaccination site with representation from multiple faiths. Additionally, the state is initiating a pilot program to deliver vaccines to homebound seniors, beginning with Holocaust survivors living in Florida. The state has identified 750 Holocaust survivors […]