Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

On February 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties   Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

On February 27, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, with Mr. Garcia appointed chairman of the board.   Martin Garcia Garcia, of Tampa, has practiced law and served as partner in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

On February 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special privileges provided to Walt Disney World through the Reedy Creek Improvement District and establish a new state-controlled district accountable to the people of Florida. The bill provides legislative intent on […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On February 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.   Stormie Knight Knight is a Policy Coordinator for the Executive Office of the Governor. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Government Relations for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority.   Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Industries. He currently serves as a Trustee for the University of Tampa and a current board member of the Florida Council […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board.   Jonathan “Scott” Christy Christy, of Marianna, is a Trucking Supervisor for Anderson Columbia. A Commercial Driver’s License holder, he is trained in pre-trip and post-trip inspection, defensive driving, and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.   Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West, is the Owner of Cara Higgins Law Firm. She currently serves on the Key West Military Affairs Committee and the Key West Chamber of Commerce Board. Higgins […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month

On February 24, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Black History Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the student and educator contests. The Black History Month Student and Educator Contests are made possible through a collaboration between the […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Chief Derrick Diggs

On February 24, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management Randall Pepitone, Deputy Police Chief, Fort Myers Police Department Brian Hamman, Chairman, Lee County Commissioners Kevin Anderson, Mayor, City of Fort Myers FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Friday, February 24, 2023 […]