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MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Geraldine Thompson
March 11, 2025
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Senator Geraldine Thompson passed away at the age of 76. Senator Thompson served for nearly two decades in the Florida Legislature. She was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006 where she served until 2012. Senator Thompson was then elected to… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards $1.5 Million to Winter Haven Through the Job Growth Grant Fund to Expand Rail Access at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park
March 10, 2025
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $1.5 million to Winter Haven to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). This rail extension will help businesses expand operations in the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nancy Swift and the reappointment of Mary Chambers and James “Doc” Muir to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.Nancy Swift Swift is a self-employed Certified Public… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Thomas Hobbs and Brian McElfatrick to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.Thomas HobbsHobbs is the Chief of Staff of the Port of Tampa Bay. He is currently serving in the… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Appoints Three to the Hernando County Housing Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jean Galbo and Patricia Goble and the reappointment of John Carroll to the Hernando County Housing Authority.Jean Galbo Galbo is a Realtor for Galbo Realty Association, Inc. She… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Collier County Housing Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Randolph Cash, Danielle Hudson, Joseph Murgalo Jr., and Lindsey Touchette to the Collier County Housing Authority.Randolph CashCash is currently retired and is the former President of… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Highlights State Efforts to Promote Law and Order During Spring Break in Florida
March 6, 2025
MIAMI BEACH Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is directing state law enforcement agencies to provide additional personnel and assets to local entities to maintain law and order during spring break weeks.Florida Highway Patrol already began deploying… Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Lincoln Díaz-Balart
March 6, 2025
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentAnthony Rodriguez, Chair of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade County
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