Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Gaming Control Commission

On April 28, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles “C.B.” Upton and Tina Repp to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.   The Florida Gaming Control Commission is a five-member regulatory board that is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to gambling, including pari-mutual wagering, cardrooms, slot […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Reinsurance Companies in London

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

LONDON, UK – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation President and CEO Tim Cerio for a discussion with reinsurance companies in the United Kingdom. In the meeting, Governor DeSantis provided an update on Florida’s efforts to stabilize the property insurance market and secured a commitment from companies in attendance to increase […]

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Nancy Detert

On April 28, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Cutsinger, Chair, Sarasota County Commissioners Kyle Battie, Mayor, City of Sarasota FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Nancy Detert   On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, County Commissioner Nancy Detert passed away […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch

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

LONDON, UK – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Member of Parliament (MP) Kemi Badenoch, who is currently serving as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and as the President of the Board of Trade in the United Kingdom. The Governor met with MP Badenoch to discuss the business and trade relationship between Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Foreign Minister James Cleverly of the United Kingdom

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

LONDON, UK – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Foreign Minister James Cleverly to discuss Florida’s business relationship with the United Kingdom and mutual interests between the government of the United Kingdom and Florida. The Governor was joined by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. The United Kingdom is […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership Expansions with Innovative Health Care Company Insightec to Bring State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment to Florida

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

JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that innovative health care company Insightec will be expanding the Florida Brain State Program and providing access to a state-of-the-art brain technology already placed across Florida hospitals and universities for next generation cancer treatments in their breakthrough research trials. Insightec utilizes ultrasound waves to disrupt the blood-brain barrier, which […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

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

All photos may be used courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor.  JERUSALEM, Israel– While on a historic trade mission, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Florida continues to have a strong relationship with Israel, both economically and culturally. Florida and Israel’s Economic Relationship   Bilateral trade between Florida and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation in Israel Further Combatting Antisemitism

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

JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Israel as part of his international trade mission where he signed House Bill 269 to provide law enforcement agencies with new enforcement mechanisms to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents and those who target religious communities. By signing HB 269, Governor DeSantis has once again made Florida a leader […]

Governor DeSantis Announces Award of $100 Million to Impacted Coastal Communities Through Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program

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

Funding will ensure stormwater and wastewater systems are able to be restored as quickly as possible to protect our communities and our environment  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton announced the award of $100 million in funding for local governments that operate a stormwater or wastewater […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida, Israel Aerospace Agreement

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

JERUSALEM, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an agreement between Avenger Flight Group, LLC. (AFG), a Fort Lauderdale-based company, and EL AL Israel Airlines. At the Governor’s press conference in Israel, CEO and Founder of AFG Pedro Sors and Sr. Vice President of EL AL Airlines Marc Cavaliere held a signing ceremony to reconfirm their engagement […]