Good Afternoon,   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-228 (Executive Order of Suspension), suspending Patty Lee Cummings from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Cape Coral.   On November 16, 2023, Patty Lee Cummings was charged with one count of Fraudulent Application for License, a third-degree felony under section 322.212(5), […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality. Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these springs play an important role in the economic […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that visitation to Florida continues to rise, setting a record for the number of visitors to Florida in the third quarter of a year, with an estimated total of 35.1 million visitors between July and September 2023. Visitation included 32.2 million domestic visitors, 2.2 million overseas visitors […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) announced the investment of an additional $1 million to enhance and expand mentoring services for Florida’s youth. This investment further builds upon $12.8 million in mentorship funding at the Department of Children and Families as well as the recent expansion of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Volusia County Court.   Joseph LeDonne, of Port Orange, to serve as Judge on the Volusia County Court LeDonne has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit since 2015. Previously, he served as a Senior Attorney for the […]

Governor DeSantis signed a Memorandum of Understanding that includes growing academic and research ties between Florida and the United Kingdom TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase trade and bilateral investment, strengthen business ties and […]

~ Funding will support more than 5,000 new apprentices and preapprentices ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $14.4 million through the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) to fund 57 proposals to start, expand or operate registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs at Florida school districts, colleges, state universities and private training entities. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that was passed during the Florida Legislature’s special session last week. This legislation puts sanctions on Iran and protects Jewish Day Schools in addition to providing aid for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia and expanding Florida’s Family Empowerment Scholarship for students with unique abilities. The legislation […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the ‘Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive’ benefitting foster families, Hope Florida participants, and Florida families in need this holiday season. Donations for the toy drive will run from November 13 through December 15, 2023. Hope Florida will partner with the Children and Youth Cabinet for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until November 28, 2023, to act on these bills.   CS/HB 1C – Disaster Relief HB 3C – Family Empowerment Scholarship Program HB 5C – Scrutinized Companies CS/HB 7C – Security Grants   ###