TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s job growth for November was six times faster than the nation as Florida gained 51,100 jobs (0.6%) while the nation as a whole gained 210,000 jobs (0.1%) over the month. Florida’s economic data reflects Governor DeSantis’ “Freedom First” approach continues to build a solid economic […]

CHIPLEY, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited rural areas of Northwest Florida and held press conferences in Washington and Holmes counties to announce $12 million for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. These funds cover the local match portion of mitigation awards to support disaster readiness and support recovery efforts. Governor DeSantis announced funding across 9 […]

YULEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced two Florida Job Growth Grant Fund awards for workforce education programs in rural communities. The Governor awarded more than $3.1 million to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) to establish the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute, a commercial driving facility that will expand the workforce training available […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis, Madison, Mason, and Mamie joined FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie to send off these dedicated public servants from FDEM and Clay, St. Johns, and Flagler counties                   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida deployed a nine-person State All-Hazards Incident Management Team comprised of individuals from the Florida […]

WILDWOOD, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (W.O.K.E.) Act, a legislative proposal that will give businesses, employees, children and families tools to fight back against woke indoctrination. The Stop W.O.K.E. Act will be the strongest legislation of its kind in the nation and will take […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced nearly $11 million in funding for the 2021 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant and Apprenticeship State Expansion Grant recipients. Awarding this funding is a part of Governor DeSantis’ efforts to make Florida the best state in the nation for workforce education […]

Please find a video of the event available for use courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office here. BOCA RATON, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders highlighting Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, and the work community partners and faith-based organizations are doing to support vulnerable families […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie offered Florida’s support in response to the deadly tornadoes that affected nine states in parts of the Midwest and Tennessee Valley. The State of Florida stands ready to aid the response efforts from all impacted states. Over […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on December 23rd and December 30th. “Our state employees worked hard throughout the year to ensure that Floridians were free to earn a living, to operate businesses, and to choose educational options tailored for their children,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Closing […]