Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Olivia Hoblit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Olivia Hoblit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.   Olivia Hoblit Hoblit is a Regional Manager for Innisfree Hotels in Amelia Island. She is also the Co-Founder and President of the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation which supports and funds neurological research, training, and treatment for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Roberto Alonso and Marcell Felipe to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees.   Roberto Alonso Alonso is the Vice President of Business Development at Costa Realtors and a Miami Dade County School Board Member. He is the former Chair of the Town of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jared Novick and Jerry “JJ” Scott to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board.   Jared Novick Novick, of Oviedo, currently serves on the advisory board of BlueVoyant where he was previously the Head of Strategy. He was a board member for the American […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thomas Epsky to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Epsky to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission.   Thomas Epsky Epsky is the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and an Adjunct Professor for Indian River State College. He previously served as a Commissioner […]

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/SB 102 – Housing   Please see the attached transmittal letter here.   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Alan Gonzalez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees

On March 29, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alan Gonzalez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.   Alan Gonzalez Gonzalez, of Miami Lakes, is the Principal Information Technology Systems Administrator for NextEra Florida Power and Light Company. He is an IBM Certified Associate and a Certified Information Systems Auditor by […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Natlie Figgers to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees

On March 29, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Natlie Figgers to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Natlie Figgers Figgers is the Owner and Founder of Figgers Law, LLC and the Chief Human Resources Officer for Figgers Communication, Inc. She is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Figgers Foundation […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential, Expanding the Hope Florida Model to Support At-Risk Youth and Their Families

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential to break down government silos and expand services for at-risk youth and their families. “In Florida, we believe that every child has been blessed with unique talents and gifts, even if they haven’t realized it yet, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Economic Development Through Record Funding for Florida’s Housing Programs

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 102, the Live Local Act, representing the largest investment for housing efforts in state history. The bill invests $711 million in multiple programs to expand the availability of housing, downpayment assistance, and focused support for military communities. The investment under this legislation is nearly […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 4, 2023, to act on this bill.   CS/SB 102 – Housing     ###