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Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jerome “Jerry” Pate, Anna Upton and John Alter to the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Jerome “Jerry” Pate Pate, of Pensacola, is the owner of Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Jerry Pate Design. He is a former professional golfer with 15 professional […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Douglas Burnett and Ryan Atwood to the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board. Douglas Burnett Burnett, of St. Augustine, is the current Chairman of the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board and a retired Major General with the United States Air […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of William Hogarth, Paul “Jack” Bispham and Johnnie Hall to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. William Hogarth Hogarth, of Treasure Island, is the former Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography at the University of South Florida. Previously, he served as Dean of […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charlette Roman, Cheryl Meads and Ben Butler to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Charlette Roman Roman, of Marco Island, served 26 years in the United States Army, earning an honorable discharge at the rank of Colonel before going to work for Northrop […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jillian Hasner, Erin Knight and Nelson Telemaco to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. Jillian Hasner Hasner, of Boca Raton, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Take Stock in Children. She has been involved with the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, […]
Certain alcohol sales methods allowed by the Governor’s emergency order during the pandemic will now be permanent ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 148, which authorizes restaurants, or vendors of alcoholic beverages also holding a public food service license, to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages prepared by the vendor […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis continues to receive praise from across the state for his management through the pandemic. Constituents from many walks of life have shared their reactions to key policy decisions over the course of the past year and the positive impacts of those policies on Floridians. Doug Williams of Indian Rocks Beach, a restaurant manager, […]
Historic and largest investment in Florida’s history will ensure communities are prepared for rising sea levels and flooding Tarpon Springs, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1954. This comprehensive legislation will ensure a coordinated approach to Florida’s coastal and inland resiliency. The new program will enhance our efforts to protect our […]
Hialeah, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7045 that will provide more education opportunities for children from low-income families and students with unique abilities. The bill expands eligibility for low-income students, and prioritizes military, foster, and adopted students. “This legislation creates historical levels of flexibility in both schooling and educational services for millions […]
Calls on Biden Administration to Include $725 Million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Hobe Sound, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Board of Directors on a visit to Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie […]
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