TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Robert Watkins to the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. Robert Watkins Watkins, of Tampa, is the President of Robert Watkins and Company, P.A. Active in his community, he is a member of the Merrymakers Club of Tampa, Inc. and the American and Florida Institutes of Certified […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Welty as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Jefferson County. This appointment is effective November 13, 2023. Jason Welty Welty is the Deputy Executive Director for the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. With over 15 years of experience in state government, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Florida was recognized by the Heritage Foundation as #1 in Education Freedom for the second year in a row. The Education Freedom Report Card, released annually by the Heritage Foundation, measures states across four categories – Education Choice, Teacher Freedom, Transparency and Return on Investment – and Florida was in the top five across […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature for taking swift action to pass meaningful legislation that sanctions 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 Legislature also allocated $181.5 million to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lee County Court. Andrew Marcus, of Fort Myers, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court Marcus has been the Managing Shareholder at the Law Office of Andrew P. Marcus, P.A. since […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Eric Darienzo and Eileen LaMarca to the Board of Pilot Commissioners. Eric Darienzo Darienzo, of Parkland, is the Vice President of CHG Healthcare Services. Previously, he was the President of RNnetwork and an Account Manager for All About Staffing. Darienzo earned his bachelor’s […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Hingst to the Clay County Utility Authority. Michael Hingst Hingst is a Software Developer for Pioneering Evolution, LLC. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and was previously a Software Engineer for Mediware Information Systems. Hingst earned his bachelor’s degree […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Alan Florez and Dr. Michael Munier to the Halifax Health Board of Commissioners. Alan Florez Florez, of Ormond Beach, is the Executive Vice President of Foundation Risk Partners. He previously served on the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and was […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nicholas Binder to the St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District Board of Commissioners. Nicholas Binder Binder, of St. Augustine Beach, is currently retired, previously serving as a Professional Engineer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Active in his community, he […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on November 22, December 26, December 29 and January 2. “Our state employees have worked tirelessly throughout the year to aid and assist Florida families,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Over the past few months, they have selflessly responded to Hurricane Idalia […]