Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Over $9 Million in Awards to City of Winter Haven for Road Improvements at the Intermodal Logistics Centers

On October 11, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

$6.4 Million for the project is being awarded through Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund with an additional $3 Million from the Florida Department of Transportation WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $9 million in awards to the City of Winter Haven for road improvements at the Intermodal Logistics Center. The […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carrie Lee, Emery Gainey, Lisa Prevatt and Robert Woody to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees. Carrie Lee Lee, of Alachua, is the President and Owner of Florida Blue Farms. Previously, she was a broker and Vice President of Florida Woodland Company and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Fuller, Taylor Collins and Dominic DiMaio to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Michael Fuller Fuller, of Bradenton, is a financial advisor and managing partner of Weichel Fuller Financial. He is the immediate Past President of the State College of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Virginia Covington, Barbara Nicklaus and Beverly White Yeager to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Virginia Covington Covington, of Tampa, is a Senior District Judge for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Citrus Commission

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Martinez, Christopher Groom, Jon Smoak, Martin McKenna, Steve Johnson, Daniel Sutton and William Poulton to the Florida Citrus Commission. Carlos Martinez Martinez, of Orlando, is Procurement Manager for The Coca-Cola Company. Previously, he was Brand Supply Manager for The Coca-Cola Company and a Distribution […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Justin “Tyler” McNeill as Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Justin “Tyler” McNeill as Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections.   Justin “Tyler” McNeill McNeill, of Monticello, is the Chief Deputy Clerk of Court in the Jefferson County Clerk of Court’s office where he also serves as the Director of Human Resources. He is Chairman […]

State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Designated as Chair of the Florida Children & Youth Cabinet

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the resignation of First Lady Casey DeSantis as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet and the designation of State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo as the new Chair. “I’m proud of the First Lady’s leadership as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet,” said Governor […]

Governor DeSantis Announces Over $3.1 Million in Hazard Mitigation Awards for Florida Panhandle

On October 8, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

~ Announcement comes ahead of 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall ~   SOUTHPORT, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Florida Panhandle to announce more than $3.1 million in awards for 12 projects through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program and recognize the three-year anniversary […]

Florida Was Right: The Federal Government Admits Governor DeSantis’ Decision to Put Seniors First Was the Correct Approach to Vaccine Distribution

On October 6, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges in a new report that early vaccination of seniors saved lives   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report which validates Governor DeSantis’ Seniors First vaccination policy, declaring that “efforts to prioritize and vaccinate” those 65 and older “helped […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Statement on First Lady Casey DeSantis

On October 4, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released the following statement regarding First Lady Casey DeSantis: “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact […]