Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald Wiley to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners

On June 10, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Wiley to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners.  Donald Wiley Wiley, of The Villages, is the Owner of Gold Wingnut Productions, LLC. He previously served as the District Supervisor of the Villages Community Development District 10. Wiley is a veteran of the […]

More than 30,000 Floridians Assisted through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now helped more than 30,000 Floridians on their road to economic self-sufficiency. The Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity program, spearheaded by First Lady DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), utilizes Care Navigators to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Support Retired Law Enforcement K-9s

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

BUNNELL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 226, establishing the Care for Retired Police Dogs program. The program will help caregivers of retired police dogs pay for veterinary costs of the dogs. The program is housed under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and will be administered by a non-profit organization dedicated to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Six Bills

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 45 – Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans CS/SB 430 – Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children CS/SB 438 – United States Space Force CS/CS/SB 514 – Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Educational Requirements SB 562 – Military Occupational Licensure CS/SB 896 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Ten Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 9, 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 24, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/SB 196 – Florida Housing Finance Corporation CS/SB 226 – Care for Retired Police Dogs CS/CS/SB 596 – Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels CS/SB 598 – Public […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Raemi Eagle-Glenn to the Board of County Commissioners of Alachua County

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Raemi Eagle-Glenn to the Board of County Commissioners of Alachua County.   Raemi Eagle-Glenn Eagle-Glenn, of Gainesville, is a lawyer at Eagle-Glenn Law and is the owner of Everything Mac Inc. She is a member of the Florida Bar and the Republican National Lawyers […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Six Bills to Support Florida’s Military Families

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

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed six bills to support veterans, military members, and their families in finding employment and educational opportunities in Florida. These pieces of legislation build on funding provided in the Freedom First Budget signed by Governor DeSantis last week to support Florida’s military members and their families. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eight Bills & Vetoes One

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 914 – Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles CS/CS/SB 962 – Residential Development Projects for Affordable Housing CS/CS/SB 1000 – Nutrient Application Rates SB 1038 – Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council CS/SB 1680 – Financial Institutions SB 2510 – Florida Gaming […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Building Upon His Historic Commitment to Enhancing Community Resiliency

On June 8, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $500 million for resiliency included in the FY 2022-23 Freedom First Budget. This investment includes more than $270 million to fully fund all three years of the state’s first ever Statewide Flooding Resilience Plan and an additional $180 million for the state’s next […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Surpasses Four-Year Goal for Everglades Restoration and the Protection of Water Resources

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

FT. MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the signing of the Freedom First Budget and more than $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and the protection of Florida’s water resources. Through the Freedom First Budget, Florida has now surpassed Governor DeSantis’ four-year goal with a total investment of more than $3.3 billion for […]