Governor DeSantis Requests Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration to Support Fishing Industry Impacted by Hurricane Ian

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

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by fishing captains from southwest Florida to show his support for the industry as they continue their road to recovery. Hurricane Ian had significant impacts on the commercial and recreational fishing industry. To help the fishing industry get back on its feet, Governor DeSantis is requesting […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Florida Disaster Fund

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Amazon’s Mega Warehouse in Opa-locka, Florida, to highlight the success of the Florida Disaster Fund, which has raised over $45 million to date to help with recovery in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian, and to highlight partnerships between the state and private sector entities following the storm, including […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Cape Coral Police Department to visit with and thank the officers for their efforts during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis presented six new recruits with $5,000 bonus payments awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. This is in combination with the second annual […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Satter and the reappointment of Katherine San Pedro to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors.    Jonathan Satter Satter, of North Palm Beach, is the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director for White Wolf Capital Group. He has served as the Secretary of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Fourteen to the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sead Bekric, Sophia Eccleston, Paul Edwards, Paul Martinez, Roxann Mayros, Ciawanda McDonald, Arthur Moody, Misty Porter, and Denise Valkema and the reappointment of Nancy Bateh, Jorge Hernandez, Patricia Lipovsky, Donté Mickens, and Bessie Outman to the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.   Sead […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Desiree Mills to the Levy County Board of County Commissioners

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Desiree Mills to the Levy County Board of County Commissioners.   Desiree Mills  Mills is a fourth-generation Levy County resident and Co-Owner of a farm in Morriston, Florida. She is President of the Williston Future Farmers of America Alumni Association, a member of the Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jason Whistler as Levy County Property Appraiser

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Whistler as Levy County Property Appraiser.   Jason Whistler  Whistler, of Chiefland, is the Field Appraiser for the Levy County Property Appraiser. He has worked for the Levy County Property Appraiser’s office for the past 22 years and is a Certified Florida Evaluator. Whistler […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Six Cape Coral Police Department Recruits Who Served Community During Hurricane Ian

On October 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

  Newly Employed Officers Receive $5,000 Bonuses through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program   CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with officers from the Cape Coral Police Department in Lee County to deliver $5,000 recruitment bonuses to newly recruited officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 13, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to visit with first responders and to show his support for those selflessly serving their communities. While there he announced that $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund is being awarded to four first responder organizations which have had members impacted by Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Lee County Schools’ Resiliency

On October 13, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

 School District of Lee County is opening at least 47 schools less than three weeks after Hurricane Ian   CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. joined the School District of Lee County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to announce that all school districts impacted by Hurricane Ian, including Lee […]