TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Department of Management Services and FloridaCommerce hosted “Pitch Day at the Capital” in collaboration with SelectFlorida, the Florida Opportunity Fund, and the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Highlighted by multiple Memoranda of Understanding and historic trade missions led by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida and Israel share a unique economic relationship, particularly in the technology […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida. The initiative underscores Florida’s dedication to equipping students statewide with the essential skills required for success in high-demand occupations.   Workforce Development […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was invited by the U.S. Term Limits organization to travel to meet with legislative leaders to encourage the passage of state resolutions calling for term limits on members of Congress. Florida passed House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 693 calling for a U.S. Term Limits convention during the 2024 Legislative Session. Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces eight judicial appointments, two to the Orange County Court, two to the Osceola County Court, two to the Eleventh Circuit Court, and two to the Miami-Dade County Court.   Jeramy Beasley, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court Beasley has worked as a Litigation […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   SB 72 – Florida Statutes SB 74 – Florida Statutes SB 76 – Florida Statutes SB 78 – Florida Statutes SB 80 – Florida Statutes SB 82 – Florida Statutes   To view the transmittal letters, click here.   ###

Video courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. To watch, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN***   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the false narrative that the state of Florida bans books. Florida does not ban books, instead, the state has empowered parents to object to obscene material […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $20 million was awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Fund. These projects further promote cancer innovation, research, and lifesaving care for Florida’s patients. To watch the full press conference, click here. “Funding innovation in cancer research and care has […]

TO:               Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and                                                      Development FROM:        Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:         Tuesday, February […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislative action to curb the growing nationwide uptick of retail theft and porch piracy. In 2022, retailers across the country lost $112 billion to retail theft, with sharp increases in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. In Florida, shoplifting has decreased by 30% […]

TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Kerby Smith, Chair of County Commission, Lake County Jimmy Burry, Mayor, City of Leesburg   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, February 9, 2024   RE:     […]