Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees. Laura Moody Moody is the Chief Legal Counsel for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. She is of Counsel for the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court and a member of the Brevard […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the North Broward Hospital District

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stacy Angier and Paul Tanner to the North Broward Hospital District. Stacy Angier Angier, of Margate, is the Principal at Abundant Life Christian Academy. She is a current board member for the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center and the League of Christian Schools. Angier earned […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sonya Rood to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sonya Rood to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Sonya Rood Rood, of St. Augustine, is involved in the management of her family’s hunting plantation. She is actively engaged in her community, supporting various charities including a local nonprofit, Rethreaded, Inc. Rood was named […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Building Commission

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Swope and Tim Tolbert to the Florida Building Commission. Brian Swope  Swope, of Wesley Chapel, is the Vice President of the Tampa Roofing Company. He is the Chairman of the Roofing Technical Advisory Committee and past President of the Florida Roofing and Sheetmetal Association. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Eight Bills from the Florida Legislature

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County CS/SB 70 – Relief of Donna Catalano by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services CS/SB 74 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Budget Surplus as Florida’s Economy Continues to Outperform the Nation

On May 20, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to outperform the nation in economic success. Due to Florida’s strong economy, the state has been able to make record investments in education, infrastructure, and other programs while increasing our State Reserves. Florida’s reserves will close out at more than $20 billion […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill

On May 19, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 95 – Controlled Substances For the transmittal letter, click here. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Opioid Dealers and Traffickers

On May 19, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in Florida, including fentanyl.    “Floridians of all walks of life have witnessed the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic across our state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “While the Biden administration has failed […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts High School Assembly on The Facts. Your Future. To Raise Awareness of Dangers of Substance Abuse

On May 19, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a high school The Facts. Your Future. assembly at Tohopekaliga High School to highlight the dangers of youth substance abuse, especially for teens. These assemblies will count toward the five hours of required instruction for mental health and substance abuse. Schools are encouraged to follow the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Thirteen Bills

On May 18, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 336 – Uniform Commercial Code SB 352 – Construction Liens CS/SB 518 – Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim and remove Trees CS/CS/CS/SB 706 – School Concurrency CS/SB 754 – Mobile Home Registration Periods  CS/CS/SB 1140 – Alarm Systems CS/SB 1526 – Public Records […]