MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Betty Reed

On May 31, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM 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:             May 31, 2022   RE:                   Flags at […]

Application Portal Open for Director of the New Florida State Guard

On May 31, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The newly re-established Florida State Guard (FLSG), Florida’s civilian force that will assist in supporting state emergency response, is looking for a Director. Florida seeks an individual with a strong background in military operations and culture to lead the men and women of the FLSG. The Director of the FLSG will be […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lake County Court.   Danielle Brewer, of Arcadia, to serve as Judge on the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Brewer has served as a Judge on the DeSoto County Court since her appointment by Governor Rick […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees   Robert Flippo Flippo, is the Chief Executive Officer of MobileHelp. He currently serves as the Secretary for the Medical Alert Monitoring Association and holds seven United States patents for communications systems. Flippo earned […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Development Finance Corporation

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charbel Barakat, John “Michael” Quijano, and Taylor Smith to the Florida Development Finance Corporation.   Charbel Barakat Barakat, of Tampa, is the Regional General Counsel for D.R. Horton, Inc. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Richard Corcoran to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Corcoran to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Richard Corcoran Corcoran is a practicing attorney and the former Commissioner for the Florida Department of Education. He previously served as Speaker of the Florida House from 2016 to 2018. Corcoran is a […]

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             May 27, 2022 RE:                   Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes of the United States Military who […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Encourages Floridians to Splash Safely During Water Safety Month

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was at the historic Venetian pool, the largest freshwater pool in the nation, to discuss drowning prevention and boating safety. Also there to discuss water safety tips was Florida Department of Health (DOH) Deputy Secretary Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, local officials, and water safety stakeholders. Lieutenant Governor Nuñez also […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bipartisan Property Insurance and Condominium Safety Reforms

On May 26, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bipartisan legislation implementing the most significant and comprehensive property insurance reforms Florida has seen in decades to provide short- and long-term relief to Floridians to combat skyrocketing insurance costs. A one pager on the insurance reforms can be found here.   Additionally, Governor DeSantis signed legislation which modifies […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On May 26, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 2-D – Property Insurance SB 4-D – Building Safety CS/CS/SB 494 – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission CS/SB 722 – Education for Student Inmates CS/CS/SB 758 – Education SB 7026 – A review Under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/HB 225 – Charter School […]