Governor Ron DeSantis Makes a Judicial Appointment

On May 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces a judicial appointment to the Baker County Court.   Lorelie Brannan, of Macclenny, to serve as Judge on the Baker County Court   Brannan has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 2008. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Honor Victims of Communism and Preserve History of the Freedom Tower

On May 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MIAMI – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 395, establishing November 7 as “Victims of Communism Day” to honor the hundreds of millions of people who have suffered under communist regimes across the world. The Governor also announced that he will approve $25 million in the budget to support renovations and restoration of the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Brandenburg, Vincent Ferreira, Janis Liotta, Jill Peeples, and Darrin Williams of to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services. Joseph Brandenburg Brandenburg, of Jacksonville, is President, Funeral Director, and Embalmer of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home. He is a veteran of the United States Army […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Florida Rehabilitation Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Victoria Gaitanis, Canada West and the reappointment of Tammy Davis, Allison Klein, Lisa Mason, Jose Morales, Sandra Rancano, and John “JB” Seiner to the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Victoria Gaitanis Gaitanis, of Tallahassee, is the Bureau Chief for Special Education at the Florida Department of Education. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Gaming Control Commission

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John MacIver and John D’Aquila and the reappointment of Julie Imanuel Brown, Michael Yaworsky and Charles Drago to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.     John MacIver MacIver, of Tallahassee, serves as General Counsel to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and the Department of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Anthony Barbar to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony Barbar to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors.   Anthony Barbar Barbar, of Boynton Beach, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Barbar and Associates. He has volunteered his time with the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Boca Helping Hands and the Palm Beach […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rafael “Tony” Arza and Kelly Garcia to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Raphael “Tony” Arza, PhD Arza, of Miami, is an Educational Consultant for Mountain Moving Strategies. He is currently appointed to the Charter School Appeal Commission under the Florida Department of Education. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Bruce Grant to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bruce Grant to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council. Bruce Grant, PhD Grant, of Tallahassee, is a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He previously worked for Enterprise Florida, Inc. and the Executive Office of the Governor. He is a current member of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Boating Advisory Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Larry DeHays, John Stephens, James Suber, Christopher Wagoner, and James Zurbrick to the Boating Advisory Council. Larry DeHays DeHays, of Fort Myers Beach, is a Boat Captain for Adventures in Paradise and Shell Point Retirement. He is a veteran of the United State Navy and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eleven Bills

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 929 – City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County HB 1107 – City of Inverness, Citrus County HB 1135 – Santa Rosa County CS/HB 7071 – Taxation    SB 222 – Swimming Pool Specialty Contracting Services CS/SB 266 – Motor Vehicle Insurance SB 434 […]