TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sanibel Island to announce that repairs to the Sanibel Causeway have been completed more than a week ahead of schedule. As of this morning, access to Sanibel Island has been restored for residents, reconnecting Sanibel Island to the mainland. To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here.   Yesterday, First […]

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that emergency repairs to the Sanibel Causeway have been completed in 15 days, more than a week ahead of schedule. As of this morning, access to Sanibel Island has been restored for residents, reconnecting Sanibel Island to the mainland. To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sanibel Island to hand deliver $1,000 recognition payments to first responders in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. These recognition payment checks were mailed prior to Hurricane Ian making landfall but were unable to be delivered to impacted areas following the storm. The Governor delivered checks to first responders employed […]

The Family Support Line is available for those impacted by Hurricane Ian to hear from Floridians who have recovered from Hurricane Michael TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced two additional mental health resources that are available for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian.   Available now, the Florida Department of Children and Families […]

First Responders Receive $1,000 Payments Through the Florida Essential First Responder Recognition Payment Program SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sanibel Island to hand deliver $1,000 recognition payments to first responders in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. These recognition payment checks were mailed prior to Hurricane Ian making landfall but were unable to be […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Adamec Harley-Davidson in Jacksonville to spotlight private entity support of the Florida Disaster Fund, which has raised over $45 million to help with recovery in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. Private sector entities across the state are pitching in to support the Fund in unique ways, including Adamec […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Toledo Blade Elementary in North Port on the first day back in session following Hurricane Ian. While there, the Governor announced over $200 million in awards through the School Recognition Program to 1,400 schools across the state that have demonstrated student growth and teaching excellence. In Southwest Florida, 96 […]

Awards include more than $13 million to Southwest Florida  NORTH PORT, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Toledo Blade Elementary on its first day back in session to announce more than $200 million in awards through the School Recognition Program. These awards will go to 1,400 schools across the state that demonstrated student growth and teaching […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Flagler County to receive a briefing from local officials and survey areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Since Hurricane Ian impacted Flagler County, the state has provided support to aid in recovery including: The Florida National Guard and Florida Department of Law Enforcement brought in high-water vehicles for search […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Punta Gorda to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis announced two major actions the state is taking to support our southwest Florida fisheries, including requesting a federal disaster declaration for offshore, inshore, and near shore fisheries, and that the […]