~Website connects survivors, families and first responders impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse with resources~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that federal, state, local, private sector and nonprofit partners have come together to create SurfsideStrength.com, an emotional support and assistance platform for survivors, families, first responders and […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills:   CS/CS/SB 54 – Motor Vehicle Insurance SB 146 – Civic Literacy Education CS/SB 166 – Public Records SB 274 – Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction   For the transmittal letters, click here, here, here and here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/SB 44 – Use of Drones by Government Agencies CS/CS/SB 46 – Craft Distilleries CS/SB 60 – County and Municipal Code Enforcement CS/SB 64 – Reclaimed Water CS/CS/SB 80 – Child Welfare CS/CS/SB 96 – Child Welfare CS/SB 342 – Vehicle and Vessel Registration […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett and provided updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response. Full remarks regarding the current response from this morning’s press conference are available here. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 30, 2021, to act on these bills. CS/CS/SB 44 – Use of Drones by Government Agencies CS/CS/SB 46 – Craft Distilleries CS/CS/SB 54 – Motor Vehicle Insurance CS/SB 60 – County and Municipal Code Enforcement […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2021 Contact: Florida Division of Emergency Management, (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse ~Family Assistance Center opens to further provide resources for individuals impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron Desantis announced the opening of the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met on site with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell regarding the Surfside Building Collapse response. Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie requested an Administrative Declaration for Miami-Dade County from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide disaster loans to individuals and businesses impacted by the Surfside Building […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Florida Division of Emergency Management Director (FDEM) Kevin Guthrie and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava at the Surfside Building Collapse to provide an update on state response efforts. https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/6-26-21-briefing-on-condominium-collapse-in-surfside/ State response efforts include: FDEM issued Emergency Order 21-004, which waives certain requirements that pertain to the […]

Florida first state to answer the call from Texas & Arizona for assistance   PENSACOLA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state law enforcement officers have deployed to Texas to provide additional support in response to the security crisis at the southern border.   “When the Governors of Texas and Arizona reached out […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 52 – Postsecondary Education CS/SB 100 – Highway Projects CS/CS/SB 366 – Educational Opportunities Leading to Employment CS/CS/HB 485 – Personal Care Attendants CS/CS/CS/HB 1507 – Workforce Related Programs and Services   For the transmittal letters, click here & here.   ###