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Governor DeSantis Announces over $122 Million for Rural Infrastructure

September 10, 2024

LAKE CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $122 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities across the state through the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) and the Small County… Read Full Text

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Hope Florida’s Role with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

September 10, 2024

GREENVILLE, Fla.—Yesterday, First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Eric Hall and Hope Navigators to highlight services offered by Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential, Hope Florida’s juvenile justice program.… Read Full Text

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day

September 10, 2024

TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE:           Tuesday, September 10, 2024
RE:        … Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Holds Roundtable Discussion on Condominium Safety Measures

September 9, 2024

MIAMI LAKES, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders to discuss solutions to keep condominium buildings safe and to hear concerns about the cost and implementation of new legislation.
“Following the tragedy in… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

September 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Palm Beach County Court.
Katherine Mullinax, of Jupiter, to serve as Judge on the Palm Beach County CourtMullinax has served as the General Counsel for the Fifteenth Judicial… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlight Initiatives that Strengthen Florida Families at the 2024 Children and Families Summit

September 4, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted two transformative initiatives – Father First and Hope Florida – during a fireside chat at the Florida Department of Children and Families’ 2024 Children and Families Summit. Hope Florida and… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Highlights Success in Reducing Nursing Shortages Through LINE and PIPELINE Funds

September 3, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Daytona State College to highlight Florida’s success in enhancing the nursing talent pipeline through the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) Fund… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

September 3, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Bay County Court.
Tracy Smith, of Lynn Haven, to serve as Judge on the Bay County CourtSmith has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit since… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Awards the Nature Coast the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and Rural Infrastructure Fund for Infrastructure Improvements

August 29, 2024

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Awards were made to Citrus County, Cross City, and Cedar Key for… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Law and Order Priorities

August 28, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s actions to uphold law and order, protect the state from fentanyl and other illegal drugs, and curb illegal immigration. Last year, Governor DeSantis signed legislation establishing the State Assistance for… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the South Florida Water Management District

August 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Benjamin Butler and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez to the South Florida Water Management District.
Benjamin ButlerButler, of Lorida, is Partner and Vice President of Butler Oaks Farm, Inc… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Suwannee River Water Management District

August 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of George Wheeler and the reappointment of Harry Smith and Larry Thompson to the Suwannee River Water Management District.
George WheelerWheeler, of Madison, is the Owner of Wheeler Tree Farm… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Southwest Florida Water Management District

August 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joshua Gamblin and the reappointment of John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Joshua GamblinGamblin is the Ranch Manager of Stolen… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the St. Johns River Water Management District

January 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Douglas Bournique and Rob Bradley to the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Douglas BourniqueBournique is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Indian River… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Northwest Florida Water Management District

August 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Kellie Ralston and Anna Upton to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
Kellie RalstonRalston is the Vice President of Conservation and Public Policy for the Bonefish and… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Daniel Foganholi to the State Board of Education

August 23, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Foganholi to the State Board of Education. This appointment is effective November 20, 2024.
Daniel FoganholiFoganholi, of Coral Springs, is the Director of Legislative Affairs… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $5.8 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at the Space Coast Regional Airport Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

August 22, 2024

TITUSVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $5.8 million to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The funding will support roadway infrastructure by creating direct access from the Space Coast Innovation Park to… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Emergency Response Hope Florida Expansion

August 21, 2024

SARASOTA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced “Activate Hope,” an expansion of Hope Florida to serve Floridians recovering from the impacts of disasters. Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Appoints Six to the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board

August 16, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Douglas Bassett, Rafael Echarri, Robert Lombardo, Kevin McElroy, Donald Smith Jr., and Clarence Tibbs to the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.
Douglas BassettBassett is the… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Appoints Four to the Board of Medicine

August 16, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Christie and Dr. James “Matthew” Knight and the reappointment of Dr. Scot Ackerman and Dr. Hector Vila to the Board of Medicine.
Dr. Steven Christie
Dr. Christie is a… Read Full Text