TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is the most entrepreneurial state in the nation according to a recent study published by researchers at The Digital Project Manager. Florida has the highest percentage of the population that has started a business with 13,238 small businesses per 100,000 residents, which is 3,000 more small […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ryan Goertzen and Darcy “D.C.” Reeves and the reappointment of Joe Marino, Melvin “Mel” Ponder, Laurie Sallarulo, Robert Salonen, and Representative Dana Trabulsy to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.   Ryan Goertzen Goertzen is the Vice President of Workforce Development for AAR Corporation. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded and urged swift action in a Special Session of the Florida Legislature to address urgent issues facing the state. The Special Session will feature Governor DeSantis’ proposal to strengthen sanctions on Iran to ensure Florida does not do business with companies aligned with Iran that could in turn fund […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned waterways. As part of the Great Outdoors Initiative, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-209 (The Great Outdoors Initiative) directing the Florida […]

  MIAMI — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable at Mt. Sinai Medical Center to discuss ongoing efforts to support Israel and make awards through the Volunteer Florida Foundation and Hope Florida Fund to support organizations that are providing services to the Israeli and Jewish communities in the state. At the event, the First […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments, one to the Second Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Polk County Court.     Lance Neff, of Tallahassee, to serve as Judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court   Neff has served as the General Counsel for the […]

~ New College of Florida offers employment for individuals with unique abilities ~ SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch and New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran to recognize October as Disability Employment Awareness Month and highlight new job opportunities available through Hope […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Megan Carter, Nathaniel Combass, and Lowell Klepper to the Hamilton County Development Authority Board of Supervisors.   Megan Carter Carter, of White Springs, is the Administrative Director of North Florida Professional Services, Inc. Previously, she served as President of Legacy Engineering Solutions, Inc. and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) has deployed two cargo planes, holding 85 pallets of donated supplies, which will reach Israel tomorrow. Items on the planes include medical supplies, clothing items, hygiene products and children’s toys. Footage of the cargo being loaded onto the planes to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $4.2 million to Santa Rosa County through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support the aerospace and defense sectors by connecting Naval Air Station Whiting Field to Whiting Aviation Park. The JGGF award will help construct a helipad and an approximately 2,800 linear foot taxiway […]