Governor DeSantis Signs Three Bills

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 2B – Emergency Response SB 4B – Statewide Prosecutor SB 6B – Transportation of Inspected Unauthorized Aliens   Please see the attached transmittal letter.   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Introduces Groundbreaking Legislation to Protect the Digital Rights and Privacy of All Floridians

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal to protect Floridians’ digital rights and privacy from Big Tech companies by creating a Digital Bill of Rights that focuses on protecting Floridians’ privacy, protecting minors from online harms, and eliminating unfair censorship. The proposal also bans the use of TikTok and other social media platforms […]

Florida Breaks Record for Highest Visitation in State History

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida had record visitation in 2022. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that Florida welcomed 137.6 million visitors in 2022, an increase of five percent over 2019 and 12.9 percent over 2021. Florida welcomed 33.2 million travelers between October and December 2022, marking a six percent increase from Q4 2021, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Comprehensive Lawsuit Reforms to Protect Floridians from Predatory Billboard Attorneys

On February 14, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to announce the most comprehensive reforms in decades to decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys that prey on hardworking Floridians, including truckers and small businesses. These measures include eliminating one-way attorney fees and […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day

On February 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management   FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:             Monday, February 13, 2023   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Protect Floridians from the Woke ESG Financial Scam

On February 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to announce comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the woke environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement that continues to proliferate throughout the financial sector. More on today’s proposal can be found here. To watch the full […]

Governor DeSantis Receives Three Bills from the Florida Legislature

On February 10, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until February 25, 2023, to act on these bills. SB 2B – Emergency Response SB 4B – Statewide Prosecutor SB 6B – Transportation of Inspected Unauthorized Aliens ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council

On February 10, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council.   Christine Vanderpool Vanderpool is the Chief Information Security Officer for Florida Crystals Corporation. She is a current board member of the Tech Hub of South Florida and serves as Chair of the Evanta Chief Information Security […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Medical Examiners Commission

On February 10, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Barnett, Charles Cofer, Amira Fox, Robert “Bob” Johnson, Robin Sheppard, Dr. Joshua Stephany, and Dr. Barbara Wolf to the Medical Examiners Commission.   Michael Barnett Barnett is a Palm Beach County Commissioner and an attorney for Shiner Law Group. He currently serves as […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Osteen to the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners

On February 10, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Osteen to the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners.   David Osteen Osteen is a Correctional Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was previously elected to the Dixie County Board of County […]