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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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

NOTE 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

MEMORANDUM: 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

MEMORANDUM: 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 Text

First 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

First 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph Waller

November 22, 2024

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Governor 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

Florida Awards 300 New Bonuses for Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 6,400 Total

November 22, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is making 300 new bonus awards to Law Enforcement Officers and has reached a milestone of 6,400 bonuses awarded to new law enforcement recruits through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

November 22, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Orange County Court.  Heather Guarch, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court Guarch has served as a Regional Legal Advisor for the… Read Full Text