Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Four Small and Rural Florida Communities

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $5.4 million to the Town of Callahan, the City of Starke, the City of Haines City and the City of Labelle for community development projects that will expand job opportunities and strengthen public infrastructure for residents.   “This $5.4 million in infrastructure funding we are awarding […]

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee

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

MEMORANDUM     TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Tuesday, March 28, 2023   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee   As a mark of respect for the victims of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host the First Annual Heroes’ Reception at the Mansion

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

  [For use courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office. To watch the video, click here. To download the video, click here.] [For use courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office. For additional photos, click here.]   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed heroes from across the state of […]

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1 – Education   Please see the attached transmittal letter here.   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Bradley Levine to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees

On March 27, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Bradley Levine to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.   Bradley Levine Levine, of Lantana, is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tellus, LLC and the President of Tarpon Dreams, LLC. He has served on the Board of Trustees for Florida Atlantic University […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Legislation to Expand School Choice Options to All Florida Students

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

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1, which expands available school choice options for all students in Florida by eliminating financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment cap. Florida already has 1.3 million students who learn full time in a school of their family’s choosing – larger than the entire K-12 […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On March 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 April 3, 2023, to act on this bill.   CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1 – Education     ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice

On March 24, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Steven Chenoweth, Ellen Donald, Rebecca Matthews, and Dr. Michele Morgan and the reappointment of Paul Kleponis to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.   Steven Chenoweth Chenoweth, of Amelia Island, is the Owner and Physical Therapist of Advance Rehabilitation Management Group, LLC. He is […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County

On March 24, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Courtney Yarkosky as Chair, Morgan Entsuah, and Laura Tolbert to the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County.   Courtney Yarkosky Yarkosky, of Montverde, is a Brand Manager for Bacardi USA. She was previously the State Manager for Bacardi USA and a Sales Consultant for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Board of Education

On March 24, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kelly Garcia and MaryLynn Magar and the reappointment of Ryan Petty to the State Board of Education.   Kelly Garcia Garcia serves on the Board of Directors of Frameworks of Tampa Bay and is the Chair of the Research and Development Committee. She currently […]