Governor Ron DeSantis to Lead International Trade and Business Development Mission to Italy Next Week

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

The mission will grow opportunities in the transportation and logistics, aerospace and aviation, military and defense, life sciences, and health technologies industries.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—From Monday, November 11, to Friday, November 15, Governor Ron DeSantis will lead an international trade and business development mission to Italy. The delegation will visit Rome, Viareggio, Florence, Turin, and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments

On November 7, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: Lauren Sweet, of Stuart, to serve as Judge on the St. Lucie County Court Sweet has served as an Assistant General Counsel for the School Board of St. Lucie County since 2022. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. She earned […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Alexis A. Lambert Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection

On November 7, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis A. Lambert as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. Alexis A. Lambert Alexis A. Lambert currently serves as Chief of Staff of the Division of Bond Finance, a position she has held since 2018. While at the division, Lambert has supported the Governor’s debt reduction […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Derek Barrs to the School Board of Flagler County

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Derek Barrs to the School Board of Flagler County. Derek Barrs Barrs is the Associate Vice President for HNTB Corporation. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the American Trucking Association Law Enforcement Advisory Board, the Florida Trucking Association, and the Flagler Sheriffs […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Amy Blackburn as Hernando County Tax Collector

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Amy Blackburn as Hernando County Tax Collector. This appointment is effective November 1, 2024. Amy Blackburn Blackburn is the Hernando County Tax Collector-Elect. Previously, she served as the Chief Deputy of Finance Administration for the Hernando County Tax Collector. Blackburn earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Cecil “Trey” Hightower as Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cecil “Trey” Hightower as Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective November 1, 2024. Cecil “Trey” Hightower Hightower is the Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller-Elect. Previously, he served as an Administrative Specialist for the City of Tallahassee […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design. Ivette A. Arango Arango, of Coral Gables, is the Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Ivette Arango Interiors. She is the recipient of the 2019 Coral Gables Chamber […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Brad Embry as Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brad Embry as Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective January 1, 2025. Brad Embry Embry is the Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller-Elect. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff for the Okaloosa County Clerk of the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jason English as Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

On October 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason English as Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective January 1, 2025. Jason English English is the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller-Elect. Previously, he served as Chief Deputy Clerk and General Counsel for the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Building Commission

On October 24, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Garra and the reappointment of James “Jim” Batts, Donald Brown, and Rodney Hershberger to the Florida Building Commission. John Garra Garra, of Sunrise, is the President and Architect of Square One Architecture. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Building Owners and Managers Association […]