Press Releases
MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 6, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Friday, December 6, 2024RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Council for Early Grade Success
December 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lindsey Brown and the reappointment of Maria Alba-Quesada and Meghan Collins to the Council for Early Grade Success. Lindsey BrownBrown is the Vice Chancellor for… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ernie Ferraresso to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council
December 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ernie Ferraresso to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council. Ernie FerraressoFerraresso is the Director of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards 17 Florida Communities the Rural Infrastructure Fund for Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Awards were made to 17 Florida communities for projects that will complete critical… Read Full TextNOTE TO PRESS
December 6, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Friday, December 6, 2024RE: Executive Order Number 24-267 (America’s Semiquincentennial… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Professional Engineers
December 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brock Shrader and the reappointment of James Gonzalez, John Pistorino, Denise Ramsey, and Pankaj “P.J.” Shah to the Board of Professional Engineers. Brock ShraderShrader, of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Additional Florida Disaster Fund Relief to Communities Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
December 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $7.8 million in additional funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to communities hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “Florida sees disaster recovery through to the end, and thanks to our state’s good… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Naval Air Station Pensacola Remembrance Day
December 5, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Thursday, December 5, 2024RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Naval Air Station Pensacola… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments
December 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments:Johnathan Lott, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Lott has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Corporal Luis Paez, Deputy Sheriff Ignacio Diaz, and Deputy Sheriff Ralph Waller
December 2, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Monday, December 2, 2024RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Corporal Luis Paez, Deputy Sheriff… Read Full TextFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Runs in Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Honor of Griffin Anderson
November 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis participated in a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to bring awareness to pediatric cancer in Florida and to honor Griffin Anderson, a two-year-old child from the Jacksonville area currently fighting Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Additional $2.1 Million to Florida’s Military-Supporting Infrastructure; Total Investment to Date of $6.3 Million
November 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today,Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. This program provides grants to support infrastructure projects and economic growth in… Read Full TextFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Second Annual Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive
November 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the second annual ‘Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive’ benefitting foster families, Hope Florida participants, and Florida families in need this Holiday season. Hope Florida, in partnership with Florida’s state agencies,… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Joseph Zimmerman to the School Board of Nassau County
November 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Zimmerman to the School Board of Nassau County. Joseph ZimmermanZimmerman, of Yulee, is the Owner of The Zimmerman Group, LLC. Active in his community, he serves as a… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Barbers’ Board
November 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Carroll, Kenny Collette, and Stephanie Lewandowski to the Barbers’ Board.John CarrollCarroll is a Sergeant for the Florida State Guard. A veteran of the United States Army, he is the… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Emil “Clayton” Lyons to the School Board of Baker County
November 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Emil “Clayton” Lyons to the School Board of Baker County.Emil “Clayton” LyonsLyons, of Macclenny, is an Accountant and Auditor for Lyons and Lyons, CPA. Active in his community, he is… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season
November 22, 2024
An additional 17 days will be added to the season for Florida anglers to make up for lost opportunities due to recent hurricanes.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extension of the state’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season,… Read Full Text