Weeki Wachee Springs, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Mark Rains to announce the awards for 103 wastewater and springs projects totaling $481 million. The projects awarded will improve water quality in waterbodies across Florida, reducing total nitrogen loading […]

Along with $100 million last year, this is the largest two-year investment in springs in Florida’s history Weeki Wachee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $50 million for more than 20 statewide springs restoration projects to aid the recovery and provide additional protection for Florida’s springs. These projects work in concert with increased monitoring, […]

Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE). This Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) direct support organization will bring together public and private partners to increase investment in re-entry programs and workforce training. “Reducing recidivism, expanding career readiness training and re-entry programs are a vital […]

Meritt Island, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Vice President Mike Pence and NASA officials to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that launched from Florida at the Kennedy Space Center in Meritt Island. The Governor and Vice President were joined by Former Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, […]