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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

October 18, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis Bakofsky, Colleen Bartlett, and Blake Shay and the reappointment of Jon Hawayek and Melissa Jordan to the Rare Disease Advisory Council.
 
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Make Awards Through the Florida Disaster Fund to Nonprofits Assisting with Storm Relief and School Districts Affected by Hurricane Milton

October 17, 2024

SARASOTA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Tampa Bay to highlight Hope Florida and award $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 16, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—This week, Governor Ron DeSantis has continued to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and make major announcements related to the recovery process following the storm.
Governor DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 15, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo and… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $9.5 Million and Other State Assistance to SeaPort Manatee for Repairs After Hurricane Damage

October 14, 2024

PALMETTO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 14, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue at SeaPort Manatee in Palmetto to provide updates on Hurricane… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 13, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis will join Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Treasure Island to provide updates on Hurricane Milton response and recovery efforts… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida at a fuel distribution site in Plant City and Bradenton to provide updates… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida at a point of distribution site in Bradenton to provide updates on Hurricane… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 11, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida in St. Petersburg to provide updates on immediate response efforts for Hurricane… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 10, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director Roger Young, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Florida State Guard… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 10, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida in Sarasota County to provide updates on… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 9, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 9, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.
As of 8 p.m. ET, Hurricane… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 8, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue at the Florida Horse Park Logistics Staging Area (LSA) in Ocala… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 8, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue, Florida… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue, Florida… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends Tolls To Assist Hurricane Milton Evacuations

October 7, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls across Central Florida and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. By suspending tolls in the impacted area, Floridians and visitors… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Tropical Storm Milton

October 6, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Tropical Storm Milton.
As of 8 a.m., Tropical Storm Milton… Read Full Text