Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Portal to Assist Floridians in Haiti

On March 14, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has launched a portal to collect information from Floridians and other Americans who may be trapped in Haiti. Gang violence and rapidly escalating instability has caused severe political unrest in Haiti, putting Americans in the country at risk. Floridians in Haiti or their family members can […]

Governor DeSantis Deploys Additional Personnel, Assets to Southern Florida and the Keys to Stop Potential Influx of Illegal Immigration from Haiti

On March 13, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In anticipation of a potential influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti, Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered additional state assets to the Keys and southern waters of the State of Florida. “For quite some time, the State of Florida has been dedicating significant resources to combat illegal vessels coming to Florida from countries such as […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature

On March 12, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 27, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/CS/SB 1758 – Individuals with Disabilities CS/SB 330 – Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals CS/CS/SB 1036 – Reclassification of Criminal Penalties SB 322 – Public Records and Meetings CS/SB 7016 […]

Florida Wins: Lawsuit Against Parental Rights in Education Act to Be Dismissed; Law Remains in Effect.

On March 11, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis announces a major win against the activists who sought to stop Florida’s efforts to keep radical gender and sexual ideology out of the classrooms of public-school children in kindergarten through third grade (5- to 9-year-olds). In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis stood up to activists and extremists who […]

Florida’s Economy Continues to Outpace the Nation in 2024

On March 11, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

~Florida’s Private Sector Jobs Up 37,900 Over-the-Month in January 2024~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s private sector job growth rate which increased by 0.4 percent (+37,900 jobs) in January 2024. This is double the national rate of 0.2 percent over the same period. Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic stability and […]

Florida Department of Health: “Leading the Nation Again, Florida Successfully Balances Personal Responsibility, Parents’ Rights, and Public Health”

On March 8, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Please see the below press release just sent from the Florida Department of Health.   “Today, Florida is providing an update on the measles outbreak in southeast Florida. Since January 2024, sixteen states have reported measles cases including: California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Arizona. Unfortunately, the measles cases in Florida have […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

On March 8, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.   Rodney Barreto Barreto is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Barreto Group, Inc. Active in his community, he is a member of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, the Florida Highway Patrol […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the State Retirement Commission

On March 8, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Percival and the reappointment of Diana Taub to the State Retirement Commission.    James Percival Percival, of Tallahassee, is the Chief of Staff for Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Betty Holzendorf

On March 8, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM     TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ronald Salem, President of City Council, City of Jacksonville Donna Deegan, Mayor, City of Jacksonville   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, March 8, 2024 […]

Building on Last Year’s Historic Legislative Productivity, Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Achievements of the 2024 Legislative Session

On March 8, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to mark the end of the 2024 Legislative Session and highlight the record number of historic wins that have been delivered for the people of Florida. This legislative session successfully carried into law a panoply of the Governor’s […]