Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees

On August 26, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bret Jones, Timothy Morris, and Marlene O’Toole and the reappointment of David Hidalgo and Ivy Parks to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees.   Bret Jones Jones, of Clermont, is a Lawyer for the Law Offices of Bret Jones, P.A. He is a member […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Commission on Ethics

On August 26, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edwin Moore and the reappointment of Glenton Gilzean to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Edwin Moore, PhD Moore is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. He was previously appointed as a member of the Governor’s Efficiency Task […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Corbin to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners

On August 26, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Corbin to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. David Corbin Corbin, of Chipley, is the Owner of Chipley Gun and Pawn, Inc. He is a member of the Washington  County Chamber of Commerce, CareerSource of Chipola, and First Federal Bank. Previously he served as a […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Special Agent Jose Perez

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

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Mark Glass, Commissioner, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:          […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Anniversary of the Death of American Servicemembers during the Evacuation from Afghanistan

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

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Friday, August 26, 202 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Anniversary of the Death of American Servicemembers during the Evacuation from Afghanistan   […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends Four Broward School Board Members from Office

On August 26, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Broward School Board Members Patricia Good, Donna Korn, Ann Murray and Laurie Rich Levinson from office following the recommendations of the Twentieth Statewide Grand Jury to suspend these board members due to their incompetence, neglect of duty, and misuse of authority. Even four years after the events of […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2022–2023 Student and Educator Contests

On August 25, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

For the first year, student essay and art contests will now include Native American Heritage Month in addition to the recurring Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme for the upcoming 2022–2023 school year student art and essay contests and the Excellence in Education […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces SunPass Savings

On August 25, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

New Program Will Provide Toll Discounts for Commuters To watch the press conference please click the image above.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of “SunPass Savings,” a new toll discount program for customers who use Florida’s Turnpike System and toll facilities owned by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This rewards program […]

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Detective Cesar “Echy” Echaverry

On August 23, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III, Director, Miami-Dade Police Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Tuesday, August […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mark Glass as Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement

On August 23, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the approval of Mark Glass as Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Glass has been serving as the Acting Commissioner since May 1, 2022. “As Acting Commissioner, Mark has led the brave men and women of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with honor and integrity,” said Governor […]