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Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare Now

August 3, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Tropical Depression Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending… Read Full Text

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Leads Mission to United Kingdom for Farnborough International Airshow

August 2, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez recently returned from an aerospace and aviation mission to the United Kingdom for the Farnborough International Airshow, which took place from July 22-26. During the mission, organized in conjunction with SelectFlorida, Inc.,… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare

August 2, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-156 on August 1,… Read Full Text

MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-157 (Emergency Management – Amending Executive Order 24-156 – Tropical Cyclone Four)

August 2, 2024

TO:                Members of the Press
FROM:          Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE:           Friday, August 2, 2024
RE:         … Read Full Text

MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-156 (Emergency Management – Invest 97L)

August 1, 2024

TO:                Members of the Press
FROM:          Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE:           Thursday, August 1, 2024
RE:         … Read Full Text

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Orlando Nonprofits $40,000 from the Hope Florida Fund

July 30, 2024

Announcement comes one day after awarding nearly $400,000 to top-performing Hope Florida churches.
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined nonprofit organizations ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.’ and ‘Commission 127, Inc.’ to deliver bunkbeds to a recently placed… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Make Awards to Top 13 Hope Florida CarePortal Churches

July 29, 2024

TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the success of the Hope Florida Initiative and awarded the top two need-meeting Hope Florida CarePortal churches with $50,000 each and awarded 11 top churches with $25,000 each through the Hope… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Institute for Freedom in the Americas Board of Directors

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, and Ismare Monreal to the Institute for Freedom in the Americas Board of Directors.
 
Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, PhD
Diaz-… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill

June 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:
 
CS/SB 280 - Vacation Rentals
 
To view the veto letter, click here.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council

July 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin Baird, Tess Dewhirst, Joseph Knittig, Robert Pacienza, Marilyn Rivera, Megan Rose, and Michael Watkins and the reappointment of James “Scott” George, Jerry Haag, Calvin Martin, and Pam Olsen.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Graduate Medical Education Committee

July 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Wayne Chutkan, Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, Matthew Love, and Dr. Michelle Mendez to the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
Wayne ChutkanChutkan is the Senior Vice President of Finance at… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees

July 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Monesia Brown and the reappointment of Jonathan Kilpatrick and Frank “Monte” Stevens to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees.Monesia BrownBrown is the Vice President of… Read Full Text

Aviation Company AURA AERO Inc. Announces Decision to Locate 500,000 Square-Foot Manufacturing and Assembly Plant in Florida

July 25, 2024

~ New facility is estimated to bring 1,030 high paying jobs to Florida ~
LONDON—During Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez’s international mission to the Farnborough Air Show, aviation company AURA AERO Inc. announces the opening of its first US facility within Embry-Riddle and the… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

July 25, 2024

AVENTURA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins on Monday, July 29, and runs for two weeks, ending on Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday will help families to save money on items their students need for the new school… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $7.2 Million to St. Petersburg College Through the Job Growth Grant Fund and the Workforce Development Capitalization Grant Program

July 24, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Workforce Development Capitalization Grant Program. Awards were made to St. Petersburg College to help establish the Semiconductor,… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Addresses Florida Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference

July 23, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the Florida Sheriffs Association to reaffirm Florida’s support for law enforcement. In Florida, crime remains at a 50-year low thanks to the Governor’s commitment to law and order. To watch his full remarks, click here.
“As long… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Presents $20,000 Awards to Five Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists

July 23, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the five Florida 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists. Governor DeSantis presented each finalist with a $20,000 check. The winner, who will be announced at the annual Teacher of the Year gala on Thursday, July 25, will receive… Read Full Text

First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care

July 23, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

July 22, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments:
Adam Lee, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Alachua County CourtLee is a Managing Member at Adam Lee Law PLLC. He has worked at the firm since 2016. He earned both his… Read Full Text

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Hope Florida Success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference

July 22, 2024

Nearly 130,000 printed resources have been distributed to law enforcement across the state as a way to help Floridians find help. 
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a… Read Full Text