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Marathon, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced an agreement with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing), providing $140 million for the construction of new affordable workforce housing to help address housing shortages worsened by Hurricane Irma. This funding is awarded by DEO’s Rebuild Florida program […]
Bonita Springs, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $77 million in payments to citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Citrus Recovery Block Grant since January 2019. Upon taking office, Governor DeSantis directed FDEM to disburse hurricane recovery funding as quickly […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Miami-Dade County is receiving $78.1 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. This funding is awarded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to reimburse the county for debris removal in the months following Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida. “Today, we are taking yet another significant step […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the below statement following the Florida Senate’s confirmation of the Governor’s Executive Agency Heads. “I am proud of the team we have assembled to lead our agencies, which include some of the brightest minds and leaders our state and nation have to offer,” said Governor DeSantis. “I’d […]
Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Collier County is receiving $40.9 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. This funding is awarded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to reimburse the county for debris removal in the months following Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida. “I am proud to announce this funding for […]
Tallahassee, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to Florida Senate President Bill Galvano informing him of the decision to retract 46 appointments made on January 4 and 7, 2019 by the previous administration. The retracted appointments only apply to those requiring Senate confirmation. “I agree many of these individuals are outstanding citizens […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Bryan Stam and the reappointment of Dr. Denise Burns-LeGros to the Board of Optometry. Dr. Bryan Stam Dr. Stam, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is an Optometrist at Couzens, Stam, and Domingo, P.A. He is the former President of the Florida Optometric Association and was the […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Allocco Jr., Ryan Brady, and Gino Collura to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees. John Allocco Jr. Allocco, of Weeki Wachee, is a Realtor for Home-Land Real Estate, Inc. and a Hernando County Commissioner, representing District 3. Active in his community, he is […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin McDonald to the School Board of Indian River County. Kevin McDonald McDonald, of Vero Beach, is retired and previously served as a Business Development Manager for Ricoh Americas Corporation. He is the former Chairman, President, and Treasurer of The Geneva School of Manhattan Board of […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jay Demetree to the University of North Florida Board of Trustees. Jay Demetree Demetree is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Demetree Brothers, Inc. Active in his community, he serves as a member of the Jacksonville University Board of Advisory, the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, and the Ronald McDonald House […]
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