Governor also awards $1.5 million for veterans recovering from substance abuse TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s commitment to serving the state’s 1.5 million veterans through state programs and initiatives that provide resources and opportunities that help build the future success of Florida’s veterans. As the nation’s most veteran-friendly state, Florida’s state agencies […]

Governor also announced Keeping Florida Free Transition Team   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2022–2023 transition chairs, as well as the launch of JoinTeamDeSantis.com where those interested in public service may apply for positions in the DeSantis Administration.   “During my second term in office, we will remain focused on continuing to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was at the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor and issue updates on Tropical Storm Nicole. Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Vero Beach early Thursday and has weakened to a Tropical Storm as it moves through the Florida peninsula. Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to move up […]

MEMORANDUM TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Thursday, November 10, 2022 RE:                 Executive Order 22-256 (Amending Executive Order 22-253, Emergency Management – Hurricane […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to their counties. There are currently 16,000 linemen staged to respond to power outages following the storm in addition to 600 guardsmen that have […]

TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Wednesday, November 9, 2022 RE:                 Executive Order 22-255 (Amending Executive Order 22-253, Emergency Management – Tropical Storm […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce. Governor Ron DeSantis announced this ranking as a part of Lightcast’s 2022 Talent Attraction Scorecard, which confirms that our state’s […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Hoy, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis firmó una proclamación designando el 7 de noviembre como el Día de las Víctimas del Comunismo en Florida. En Florida residen millones de individuos que vinieron en búsqueda de libertad y huyendo de países comunistas incluyendo Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua. Para honrar las memorias y los sacrificios de […]

To watch the video, click here.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation declaring November 7 as the first annual Victims of Communism Day in Florida. Florida is home to millions of individuals who came here seeking freedom from countries controlled by Communist governments, including Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. To honor the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has issued the EO in an abundance of […]