Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Chad Poppell to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council

On February 11, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chad Poppell to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. Chad Poppell Poppell, of Tallahassee, is the Managing Director, Health and Government Solutions, at KPMG US. He was previously the Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Poppell earned his bachelor’s degree in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Over $91 Million in Funding to Support Storm Mitigation and Recovery for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael

On February 11, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MARIANNA, Fla.,— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced over $91 million in funding to communities across the Panhandle region through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. Projects include improvements to wastewater and sanitary sewer, potable water, and stormwater systems. “I’ve said from the beginning that recovery from Hurricane Michael […]

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Paul W. Danahy, Jr.

On February 11, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TO:                Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development; Kimberly Overman, Chair of County Commission, Hillsborough County; Jane Castor, Mayor, Tampa FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            February 11, 2022 RE:                 Flags at […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 2 Bills from the Florida Legislature

On February 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until February 17, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/SB 96 – Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund SB 89 – Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund   ###

ICYMI from the Department of Children and Families: DCF Files Proposed Rule to End Participation in Federal Unaccompanied Alien Minor Program

On February 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) filed a proposed permanent rule that prohibits the issuance or renewal of licenses for facilities or organizations that house Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) whom the Federal Government is resettling across the United States, including Florida, unless there is a cooperative agreement between the […]

STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY: SB 2508 – Environmental Resources

On February 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released a statement of administration policy regarding Senate Bill (SB) 2508, Environmental Resources:   I have been a champion for Everglades restoration and oppose any measure that derails progress on reducing harmful discharges and sending more water to the Everglades. Moreover, I reject any attempt to deprioritize the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests USDA Disaster Declaration for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Freezing Temperatures

On February 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by freezing temperatures.   In his letter, Governor DeSantis also requested any assistance available under the Farm Service and other USDA programs to assist recovery efforts for agricultural producers. The letter is available […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $17.5 Million to Strengthen and Establish Disaster Prevention Resources for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael

On February 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $17.5 million ($17,490,600) in awards through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program. The program funds the local community’s match portion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) awards to support recovery efforts in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Over $64 Million in Storm Mitigation Funding to Improve Infrastructure Across Eight Communities

On February 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

BARTOW, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $64 million awarded to eight communities, including the City of Forte Meade in Polk County, through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. Projects include improving drainage and roadways in neighborhoods, hardening water systems, and stabilizing current water reservoirs to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis, Faith Leaders, and Pedro Pans: Biden Border Crisis is Harming Children

On February 7, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

 The organized effort to rescue the children of Communist Cuba 50 years ago is a far cry from the Biden administration’s disgraceful border disaster   MIAMI – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez, and Attorney General Ashley Moody met with Cuban Americans who as children were brought to Miami as part of Operation Pedro Pan […]