Florida Legislature Approves Seminole Compact by Historic Margins

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

Provides Florida a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue over the next five years    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature’s ratification of the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Governor’s agreement will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Marc Sarnoff to the Florida International University Board of Trustees

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

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marc Sarnoff to the Florida International University Board of Trustees. Marc Sarnoff Sarnoff, of Miami, is an attorney and partner at Shutts and Bowen where he is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He is a former two-term Chair of the City […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John Miklos to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees

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

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Miklos to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. John Miklos Miklos, of Orlando, is President of Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. He is a member of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Society of Wetland Scientists and has previously served as Chairman of the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Lawrence Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees

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

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Lawrence Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. David Lawrence Jr. Lawrence Jr., of Coral Gables, is Chair of The Children’s Movement of Florida. Previously, he was publisher of The Miami Herald, publisher and executive director of the Detroit Free […]

Florida Legislature Approves Seminole Compact by Historic Margins

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature’s ratification of the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Governor’s agreement will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the next five years and an estimated $6 billion through 2030. The Tribe is not currently making […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two new judicial appointments to the First Circuit Court and the Marion County Court.   Clifton Drake, of Crestview, to serve as Judge on the First Circuit Court   As an assistant state attorney since 2010, Drake has been a Felony Special Prosecutor in the […]

New Report Ends Corporate Media’s Favorite False Narrative About Florida’s Successful COVID-19 Response

On May 14, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

The “Florida COVID-19 Whistleblower” Story: Media Myths vs. Facts Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida’s COVID-19 death rate is lower than the national average — without draconian lockdowns, unscientific mask mandates, or invasive vaccine passports. To discredit Governor Ron DeSantis’ successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate media has embraced an absurd narrative for the past year, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Matthew Bruno as Chair and Chereen Coile to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Board of Directors

On May 14, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Matthew Bruno as Chair and Chereen Coile to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Board of Directors. Matthew Bruno Bruno, of Miami, is Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Lending at Amerant Bank. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Early Learning Coalition […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Communities Trust Governing Board

On May 14, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Deborah Denys, Gregory Jones, Frank Mingo and Joseph Durso to the Florida Communities Trust Governing Board. Deborah Denys Denys, of New Smyrna Beach, is a former member of the Volusia County Council. Previously, she served as Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board

On May 14, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of George Cole and William Lloyd to the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board. George Cole Cole, of Monticello, is a former Adjunct Professor at Florida State University and retired United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. Previously, he was an engineer with the Florida Department […]