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 Court Mullinax has served as the General Counsel for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit since 2021. Previously, she was the Solo Practitioner at Mullinax Law Group, PLLC. She […]

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 Florida’s Fatherhood initiative, Father First, provide additional support to families and nonprofits that support strong […]

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 Court Smith has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit since 2020. Previously, she served as the Insurance and Risk Manager for the Bay […]

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 and the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund. These programs incentivize and reward collaboration and performance in nursing education programs […]

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 projects that will complete critical infrastructure and strengthen rural economies. “Today’s award will help to attract […]

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 Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program, which provides law enforcement with the funding needed to conduct large-scale drug operations […]

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 Wheeler Wheeler, of Madison, is the Owner of Wheeler Tree Farm. Active in his community, he is the President of the Cherry Lake Water Utility Board of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Douglas Bournique and Rob Bradley to the St. Johns River Water Management District. Douglas Bournique Bournique is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Indian River Citrus League and the St. Lucie River Issues Team. Active in his community, he is a member of the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Benjamin Butler and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez to the South Florida Water Management District. Benjamin Butler Butler, of Lorida, is Partner and Vice President of Butler Oaks Farm, Inc. Active in his community, he is the founding board member of the United Dairy Farmers of Florida, director of […]

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 Gamblin Gamblin is the Ranch Manager of Stolen Saddle Ranch. Previously, he served as the Land Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and Private Land Burn Team Coordinator for the Tall […]