First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces the Cancer Connect Collaborative to Explore Innovative Strategies for Cancer Treatment and Care

On February 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

This expansion of Florida Cancer Connect will break down long-standing silos between researchers, cancer facilities and medical providers.   TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer Connect that will assemble a team of medical professionals to analyze and rethink Florida’s approach to combatting cancer. The full roundtable […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Counteract Biden’s Border Crisis

On February 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal to take action against the increasing threats posed by illegal immigration as a result of the Biden administration’s failure to secure our nation’s borders. By increasing penalties for human smuggling, strengthening statutes for the detention of illegal aliens, requiring universal use of E-Verify, enhancing […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Holmes County Housing Authority

On February 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Billy “Eddie” Dixon, Vernon Lewis, Jared White, and Betty Yancey to the Holmes County Housing Authority. ­­­Billy “Eddie” Dixon Dixon, of Bonifay, is the Director of Client Success for Culpepper Construction. He is the former Holmes County Superintendent of Schools and is a former member […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the Florida Building Commission

On February 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Batts, David Compton, Brian Langille, Asael Marrero, Bradley Schiffer, Frederick Schilling Jr., and Stephen Wilcox and the reappointment of Michael Bourré, David John, James Schock, and Brian Swope to the Florida Building Commission. James Batts Batts is the President of the Batts Company. He […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Broward College District Board of Trustees

On February 17, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cindy Kushner, Alexis Yarbrough, and Mario Zanotti-Cavazzoni and the reappointment of Zachariah “Reggie” Zachariah Jr. to the Broward College District Board of Trustees. Cindy Kushner Kushner, of Fort Lauderdale, is a Partner with Crowe LLP. She is the Chair and Founder of Women Executive Leadership […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Southwest Florida Water Management District

On February 17, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Holton, Dustin Rowland, and Robert Stern to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. James Holton Holton, of St. Petersburg, is the President and Owner of JWH Properties, Inc, MHH Enterprises, Inc, and James W. Holton, P.A. He was previously appointed to the Citizens Property […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Plans for $205.7 Million Opioid Settlement Agreement

On February 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Funding will go to programs that prevent and treat substance abuse, including the CORE Network, and establish the Office of Opioid Recovery DESTIN, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis to announce plans for the $205.7 million from the Opioid Settlement Agreement. These funds will establish the Office of Opioid Recovery, within […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative James Rollins Eddy

On February 16, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management Lamar Fisher, Chairman, Broward County Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Ft. Lauderdale FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Thursday, February 16, 2023 RE:                  Flags […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Empower Student Athletes and Support Professional Development

On February 16, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Use of photo and video content courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. To watch video, click here. To download video, click here   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by student-athletes from Florida State University and the University of Florida to sign House Bill (HB) 7-B, revising Florida’s laws relating to […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bills from the Florida Legislature

On February 15, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 2, 2023, to act on this bill.   HB 7B – Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights   ###