TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis recognized National Mentoring Month by highlighting the success of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise. Since its launch four months ago, Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise has coordinated over 500 youth aging out of foster care with mentors. This initiative, facilitated by the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL), provides […]

TO:             Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Derek Brewer,                     Police Chief, Zephyrhills Police Department  Ron Oakley, Chair of Pasco County                     Commissioners Melonie Monson, Mayor, City of Zephyrhills […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, U.S. District Court Judge Allen Winsor issued an opinion dismissing the federal case Disney brought against Governor DeSantis. This ruling finally ends Disney’s futile attempts to control its own special government and receive benefits not available to other businesses throughout the state. To read the opinion from Judge Winsor, click here. In the opinion, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of $25 million to 134 Florida Jewish Day Schools to increase safety and security measures. This funding was allocated to the Department of Education during the 2023 Special Legislative Session. Since 2019, Governor DeSantis has allocated a record $43 million to safeguard Jewish Day Schools. To […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave remarks at the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) Winter Conference and presented the 4,000th bonus through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This initiative encourages Floridians to join the profession and attracts out-of-state recruits or experienced officers to relocate to Florida. To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here.   […]

Florida is leading the fight against a derelict federal government   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing so, protect the people of Florida from a reckless federal government. Florida calls for the following proposed amendments: a balanced federal budget, congressional term limits, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Aaron Castillo, William Gonzalez, Linda Hinchcliffe, Patrick Labrada, and Ailton Lopez to the Monroe County Housing Authority.   Aaron Castillo Castillo is the Director of Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center. Active in his community, he has served on the Monroe County Housing Authority […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.   Robert Bender Bender, of Pensacola, is an Escambia County Commissioner, representing District 4. Active in his community, he is a current member of the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors, the Gulf Consortium Board […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Jordan to the North Lake County Hospital District.   Mark Jordan Jordan, of Fruitland Park, is the Owner of Hangar Houseware and is a former Firefighter and Paramedic for the City of Leesburg. He previously served as a member of the City of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s investments in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging, most of which were focused on developing Florida’s semiconductor-related talent pipeline. Over the last two years, Governor DeSantis: Awarded a $35 million grant through the Florida Department of Education’s Workforce Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for high schools, technical colleges and […]