BRADENTON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $18 million in funding to invest in Florida’s supply chain and boost aggregate storage for critical infrastructure and asphalt and concrete production. These awards specifically are the first of $100 million to be invested over five years. The first five recipients of these grants will create an additional […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dennis “Rick” Dingle and Dell Hoard Sr. and the reappointment of Tina Clary and Tammy “Chereese” Stewart to the Clay County Development Authority. Dennis “Rick” Dingle Dingle is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Clay County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller’s Office. Active in his community, […]

PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held another roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders to discuss solutions to keep condominium buildings safe and to hear concerns about the cost and implementation of new legislation. Last week, Governor DeSantis held a similar roundtable in Miami Lakes. “I am glad to continue discussions with condo residents about […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-197 directing Florida’s law enforcement agencies—the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)—to investigate the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, refer violations of state law to the statewide prosecutor’s office for prosecution, and to surge resources to President Trump’s security detail […]

ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, during National College Savings Month, Governor Ron DeSantis announces record refunds to parents through the Florida Prepaid program and encourages all Florida families to take advantage of an affordable prepaid college plan. “Because of our focus on academic achievement and fiscal responsibility, Florida has both the number one ranked higher education system and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Hillsborough County Court. Jeremy Griner, of Plant City, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court Griner has worked as the Solo Practitioner at Jeremy R. Griner, P.A. since 2016. Previously, he was a Senior Associate at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP. He […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Eudaldo “Eddie” Lopez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Miami-Dade County. Eudaldo “Eddie” Lopez Lopez is a Senior Therapeutic Specialist in Psychiatry for DMS Pharmaceutical Group, Inc. He is the recipient of the 2015 Southeast Rising Star Award from Sunovio Pharmaceuticals. Lopez earned his bachelor’s degree […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Roberto Diaz, Rylan Douthett, Geoffrey Fraser, Dr. Amit Rastogi, and Thomas Sabatino to the Health Care Innovation Council. Dr. Roberto Diaz Dr. Diaz is a Radiation Oncologist and Breast Section Chief in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center. An Associate Professor […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Samantha Ferrin, Robert “Bob” Majka, Monica Russell, and Chris Young to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. Samantha Ferrin Ferrin is the Senior Government Relations Director at Elevance Health. She is currently appointed to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee and previously served as the Chief of Staff […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Heritage Foundation announced that Florida ranks #1 in Education Freedom for the third year in a row. This achievement is a direct result of Florida’s priorities to expand school choice, support parental rights in education, and ensure that families can make the best educational choice for their individual child. The Education Freedom […]