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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council

July 19, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul “P.J.” Marinelli, Karl Rasmussen, and Morgan Wilbanks and the reappointment of Michael Stephens, Scott Stryker, and Stephanie Wardein to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council.
Paul “P.J.”… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Brett Hinely to the School Board of Okaloosa County

July 19, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brett Hinely to the School Board of Okaloosa County. This appointment is effective August 2, 2024.
Brett HinelyHinely, of Niceville, is the President of Cove Marine, Inc. and Bluewater High… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Howard Baum to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine

July 19, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Howard Baum to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine.
Howard BaumBaum, of Brandon, is a self-employed Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is a veteran of the United States Army, retiring with… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints William “Scott” Ramsey to the School Board of Osceola County

July 19, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of William “Scott” Ramsey to the School Board of Osceola County.
William “Scott” RamseyRamsey, of Kenansville, is the Owner and Operator of Ramsey Cattle, Ramsey Feed Company, LLC, and P-R Sod… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District

July 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.
Michael HalpernHalpern is an Attorney at Michael Halpern, P.A., the Owner of the Southernmost House, and the Founder of Michelle… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

July 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brandon Graves, Frank Griffin, and Nicole Ramos Jones and the reappointment of Prakash “Paul” Patel to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.
Brandon GravesGraves is the Chief Executive… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District

July 12, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.
Michael HalpernHalpern is an Attorney at Michael Halpern, P.A., the Owner of the Southernmost House, and the Founder of Michelle… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $12 Million in Northwest Florida Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

July 1, 2024

PENSACOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG). Awards were made to Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $12 Million in Northwest Florida Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

July 1, 2024

PENSACOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG). Awards were made to Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:
CS/HB 1347 – Consumer Finance Loans 
CS/SB 1600 – Interstate Mobility
CS/SB 7040 – Ratification of the Department of Environmental Protection's… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:
 
CS/SB 1082 Housing for Legally Verified Agricultural Workers
 
To view the veto letter, click here.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hobbs and Brian McElfatrick to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.
 
Thomas Hobbs
Hobbs is the Chief of Staff of the Port of Tampa Bay. He is… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Alberto Tano to the Florida International University Board of Trustees

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Alberto Tano to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.
 
Dr. Alberto Tano
Dr. Tano, of Coral Gables, is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Third District Court of Appeal.
 
Kansas Gooden, of Pinecrest, to serve as Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal
 
Gooden is a… Read Full Text

Governor DeSantis Announces Transportation Investments and Congestion Relief

June 27, 2024

Florida also launches a new portal to highlight and confront the federal government’s attempts to push politics into transportation
 
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to announce more fully-funded and… Read Full Text

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $1,000 Bonus Checks to All Hope Navigators Through the Hope Florida Fund and $2,500 to Six Outstanding Navigators, Totaling More Than $175,000

June 27, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000 bonus checks to all Hope Navigators through the Hope Florida Fund, with $2,500 bonus checks going to six Navigators who were recognized for their outstanding performance helping people in need. Hope Navigators unite… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills

June 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:
HB 91 – Transportation Facility Designations 
CS/CS/HB 389 – Transportation Facility Designations
CS/CS/HB 403 – Specialty License Plates… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

June 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.Christine MillerMiller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce.… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes Four Bills

June 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills:
 
CS/HB 133 - Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists
CS/CS/HB 473 - Cybersecurity Incident Liability
CS/CS/SB 165 - Sampling… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills

June 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:
 
HB 799 – Easements Affecting Real Property Owned by the Same Owner
CS/CS/HB 1063 – Chiropractic Medicine
SB 674 – United States-produced Iron and Steel… Read Full Text