HARDEE COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an overlooked source of protein.” While the World Economic Forum is telling the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major holiday weekends such as Father’s Day, July 4th and the Thanksgiving holiday. “I am […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 15, 2024, to act on these bills. HB 7071 – Foreign Investments by the State Board of Administration CS/CS/HB 1331 – Commodities Produced by Forced Labor CS/CS/HB 1645 – Energy Resources CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial […]

The Governor announced he would sign the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and all Florida State Parks will be free to enter during Memorial Day Weekend TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would be signing the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Freedom Month Sales Tax […]

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Oakley, Chair of County Commission, Pasco County Chopper Davis, Mayor, City of New Port Richey   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Monday, April 29, 2024   […]

JUPITER, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida’s history with more than $2.2 billion going to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities for services through the iBudget waiver. The waiver provides social, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services to individuals with autism and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed heroes from across the state of Florida to the Florida Governor’s Residence to recognize them for their contributions to others and for exhibiting exceptional courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity. Seventy five Florida heroes were honored at the ceremony, including first […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/CS/HB 613 – Mobile Home Park Lot Tenancies CS/CS/HB 1171 – Schemes to Defraud CS/CS/HB 1181 – Juvenile Justice CS/CS/HB 1389 – Digital Voyeurism CS/CS/HB 159 – HIV Infection Prevention Drugs CS/CS/HB 7013 – Special Districts CS/CS/HB 917 – Career and Technical Education CS/HB […]

The Governor also awards of $60 Million for Alternative Water Supply Projects TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—This week, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted investments to continue to strengthen Florida’s natural resources, announcing his commitment to signing $1.5 billion for Everglades and water quality, making investments in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and strengthening Florida’s infrastructure. Today, the Governor is announcing […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis and Mamie DeSantis helped send the Manatee “Toast” back into the spring.   CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and SeaWorld at Three Sisters Springs to assist with the release of a manatee back into the wild. The manatee, named Toast, was […]