Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Timothy Bobanic as Brevard County Supervisor of Elections

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Timothy Bobanic as Brevard County Supervisor of Elections. The appointment is effective October 1, 2022.     Timothy Bobanic Bobanic, of Melbourne, is the Director of Information Technology and Election Services for the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections, a position he has held since 2013. He […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal to Provide Family Focused Tax Relief

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

BRADENTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a portion of his tax relief proposal for the upcoming legislative session which would provide $1.1 billion in tax relief for Florida families through multiple tax holidays, if passed by the Legislature. Included in the proposal is an expansion of the annual Back to School tax holiday and […]

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 22-215 (Executive Order of Suspension)

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

MEMORANDUM TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Tuesday, September 20, 2022   RE:                  Executive Order 22-215 (Executive Order of Suspension) […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Barbers’ Board

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jorge Rivera and the reappointment of Edwin Stewart to the Barbers’ Board.   Jorge Rivera Rivera, of Orlando, is the Owner and a Barber at Classic Man Cuts and is also the Owner of CMC Grooming Products. He is a member of the American […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Cosmetology

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Trena Giddens and the reappointment of Marisol Marin to the Board of Cosmetology.   Trena Giddens Giddens, of Quincy, is the Owner and a Stylist at Awaken 514, Inc. She has been a licensed cosmetologist for the past 34 years and is a member of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Boating Advisory Council

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Hunter Bland, Christopher Castelli, and Robert Hilliard to the Boating Advisory Council.   Hunter Bland Bland, of Williston, is a National Boating Safety Advocate and Professional Bass Angler. He was previously a Biological Scientist and Fisheries Technician for Florida Fish and Wildlife. Bland earned his […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Constitution Day

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of our nation’s Constitution, which will be commemorated tomorrow, September 17th. To download a video of his remarks courtesy Governor’s Press Office, click here.   “Hello, this is Governor Ron DeSantis, and I want to wish you a happy Constitution Day. 235 years ago, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $30 Million through Groundbreaking Initiative to Support Workforce Development in Florida’s Space Coast

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida Makes Strides towards Becoming First in the Nation for Workforce Education  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly $30 million will be dedicated to support workforce development in the Space Coast region as part of a groundbreaking, multi-agency initiative to support competitive industries in the area. The Department of Economic Opportunity, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Leads the Nation with the Lowest Unemployment Rate among the Nation’s Ten Largest States and the Most New Business Formations in the Country

On September 16, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida’s Labor Force and Private Sector Employment Maintains Steady Growth While National Unemployment Rate Increases TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s unemployment rate remained strong at 2.7 percent, the lowest unemployment rate among the nation’s ten largest states and a full percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent in August […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Expansion of CDL Training Opportunities and Apprenticeship Programs in Florida

On September 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced major expansion of Florida’s Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training as well as the creation of new opportunities for apprenticeships in Florida. Governor DeSantis awarded $8.2 million to five state colleges to expand the capacity of CDL training programs by at least 1,200 students per year. Prior to […]