Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 31, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than a month has passed since Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 hurricane in southwest Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are committed to helping impacted Floridians recover and rebuild. Floridians can visit FloridaStormRelief.com, a web page designed to serve as a one-stop shop for hurricane resources, to see all […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than one month has passed since Hurricane Ian’s devastating landfall, and the State of Florida began delivering support to Floridians, their families, and businesses. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis continue to travel the state to meet with impacted Floridians and call on private partners to donate to the Florida Disaster Fund. The […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 28, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today marks exactly one month since Hurricane Ian’s devastating landfall. In just 30 days, the State of Florida has undertaken the largest recovery mission in recent history to respond to this Category 4 storm, aiding Floridians, their families, and businesses. This week, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Ian […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $1.3 Million to the City of Marathon through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

On October 28, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MARATHON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $1.3 million to the City of Marathon through the Job Growth Grant Fund to make infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Highway US-1 (Overseas Highway) and Banana Boulevard. Grant funding will support widening US-1, adding a turn lane, and installing utility infrastructure including nearly a mile of new […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis has continued to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian and make major announcements related to the recovery process following the storm. The Governor announced funding for workforce education programs for high-demand fields including emergency management, health care, law enforcement and education. These programs will focus on serving […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Hillsborough Community College District Board of Trustees

On October 27, 2022, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Arthur “Chip” Diehl III and the reappointment of Gregory Celestan and Brian Lametto to the Hillsborough Community College District Board of Trustees. Arthur “Chip” Diehl III Diehl is the Managing Director of Diehl & Associates. He served nearly 30 years in the United States Air […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Aaron Miri to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees

On October 27, 2022, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Aaron Miri to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees. Aaron Miri Miri is the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer for Baptist Health. In 2020, the United States Senate appointed him to the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors

On October 27, 2022, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeffrey Cathey, Mark Harden, and Warren “Rocky” McPherson to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors. Jeffrey Cathey Cathey is the former Senior Military Affairs Executive for Bank of America. He served nearly 30 years in the United States Navy where he retired as […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $5 Million for Infrastructure in Rural Northwest Florida Communities

On October 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $4.9 million in infrastructure investments to eight rural Northwest Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. Awards include upgrading water and wastewater utilities, constructing public roadways and public building renovations. These awards will support business growth in Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was in Fort Myers Beach to announce efforts to identify and remove vessels and other debris from waterways and to expedite the removal of debris on private and commercial properties. Governor DeSantis also announced the approval of the FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Program for the counties hit hardest by Hurricane […]