TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida has successfully rescued 722 Americans from Haiti. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) began rescue operations at the direction of Governor DeSantis on March 20, 2024, due to the political turmoil in Haiti. “The State of Florida doesn’t shy away from doing […]

REDINGTON SHORES, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments to strengthen the state’s defenses against hurricanes through infrastructure improvements, beach fortification and support for homeowners. The Governor highlighted infrastructure funding through the Resilient Florida Grant Program which provides grants to local communities to strengthen our coastal and inland communities against the impacts of flooding. Governor […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 1565 – Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

Significant Investments in the Florida Wildlife Corridor to Protect the Florida Panther NAPLES, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted $100 million in funding for the Florida Wildlife Corridor as appropriated in Senate Bill (SB) 1638, which the Governor signed earlier this month. Additionally, the Governor signed House Bill 1565, the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 7, 2024, to act on these bills.   HB 7067 – Pretrial Detention Hearings CS/CS/HB 1565 – Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative CS/CS/HB 1509 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 1473 – School Safety HB […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to approving $1.5 billion included in the Fiscal Year 2024 – 25 budget passed by the Legislature to support Everglades restoration and water quality improvements. This funding brings Florida’s total investment in Everglades restoration and water quality improvements to a record-breaking $6.5 billion since […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gregory Holcomb to the Emergency Communications Board. Gregory Holcomb Holcomb, of Orlando, is the Director of the Office of Public Safety Support and a 911 Coordinator for Lake County. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Department […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Stephen Black, Nicole de Lara Puente, Dr. Shaye Moskowitz, and Dr. Akram Shibani to the Biomedical Research Advisory Council. Stephen Black, PhD Black, of Port St. Lucie, is the Chair of Florida International University’s Department of Cellular Biology & Pharmacology and Associate Dean for Research at […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Devon Donaldson and John Eason and the reappointment of Terry Atchley to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees. Devon Donaldson Donaldson is the Owner of Geodev Financial Group. Active in his community, he is the Treasurer of Samaritan’s Touch Care Center and Cornerstone […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gary Price to the Florida Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Board of Directors. Gary Price Price, of Naples, is the Owner and Partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office Financial Consulting. He was previously elected as a City of Naples City Councilmember and was appointed to […]