TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates about the Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts while visiting a Point of Distribution established by the Florida State Guard at Suwannee Riverside Elementary School. He was joined by Florida State Guard Lieutenant Tom Fabricio and Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. Governor DeSantis’ remark can be […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Madison County and Suwannee County to distribute food and meet with first responders and linemen who are part of the Hurricane Idalia response. The Governor visited a Point of Distribution Site that is being operated by the Florida State Guard. The Governor also visited the Busy Bee […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia, including the issuance of an emergency order by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to protect policyholders impacted by the storm. Additional announcements include the approval of a fifth property insurer since March and the approval of 202,399 additional takeout requests […]

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates about the Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts at the State Emergency Operations Center. He was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, and Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. Governor DeSantis’ Emergency Order can be […]

~ A major disaster declaration has been approved ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor DeSantis provided updates on the ongoing response to Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center. He was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Major General John D. […]

~ Declaration includes 100% cost-reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 30 days ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that President Biden has approved Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia, allowing for the reimbursement of debris removal and authorizing individual assistance for those impacted by the storm in […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This evening, Governor DeSantis returned to the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John Haas to provide updates on Tropical Storm Idalia following visits to Pinellas and Levy counties to ensure communities are receiving the resources they need ahead of potential impacts. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Idalia and state preparedness efforts. Full remarks can be found here. As of 2 p.m. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are taking timely precautions to ensure Florida’s communities, infrastructure […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Sixth District Court of Appeal.   Roger Gannam, of Apopka, to serve as Judge on the Sixth District Court of Appeal   Gannam has served as Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs for Liberty Counsel since 2016. Previously, he was a Partner at […]