Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian after surveying various impacted areas across the state with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. Governor DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers, Seminole County, and St. Augustine to survey impacted areas and meet with storm victims.   […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces First $1 Million Distributed through Florida Disaster Fund

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the first round of Florida Disaster Fund grants totaling $1 million have been awarded to organizations engaged in the Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.   “We know that for many Floridians there will be a long road to […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Florida Official Peter Antonacci

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

  TO:                 Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Esteban Bovo Jr., Mayor, Hialeah   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Friday, September 30, 2022   RE: […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Gary Clark and Gabriella Passidomo to the Florida Public Service Commission

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Gary Clark and Gabriella Passidomo to the Florida Public Service Commission. These appointments are effective January 2, 2023.   Gary Clark Clark, of Chipley, has been a Commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission since 2017. Previously, he was Deputy Secretary of Land and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Adams Jr., Kiley Damone, Eric Hall, Timothy Hinson, Joe Marino, Kevin McDonald, Laurie Sallarulo, Andrew Schmadeke, Jerry “Les” Sims and the reappointment of Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson and Allison Kinney to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.   John Adams Jr. Adams is the […]

Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

On September 30, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. Today, Governor DeSantis is traveling to Fort Myers and St. Augustine to survey the damage. Full remarks are available here.   There are […]

Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian

On September 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Earlier today, Governor DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Director Guthrie surveyed the damage in Charlotte and Lee counties. Full remarks are available here.   More than 700 individuals have […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Donations Are Pouring in to the Florida Disaster Fund to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

On September 29, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

The Florida Disaster Fund Has Received More Than $10 million in Donations  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within hours of activating, the Florida Disaster Fund has received over $10 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.   “We are very […]

Comienzan los Esfuerzos de Búsqueda y Rescate Después del Huracán Ian

On September 29, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Esta mañana, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis detalló los últimos adelantos sobre el huracán Ian con Kevin Guthrie, el Director de la División de Emergencia de Florida, en el centro de emergencia del estado. Para leer más visite esta página. Desde la 1:00 a.m., iniciamos operaciones de búsqueda y rescate en respuesta al huracán Ian. El […]

Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian

On September 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks are available here.   Since 1:00 a.m., search and rescue operations have been underway in response to Hurricane Ian. Urban Search and Rescue Team 2 was the first on […]