Governor also awards $1.5 million for veterans recovering from substance abuse TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s commitment to serving the state’s 1.5 million veterans through state programs and initiatives that provide resources and opportunities that help build the future success of Florida’s veterans. As the nation’s most veteran-friendly state, Florida’s state agencies […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron awarded $9 million in funding for workforce education programs in high-demand fields across the state, with a focus on serving professions and Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Funding was awarded to South Florida State College, Daytona State College and St. Petersburg College through the Critical Workforce Needs Grant Program. These funds […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the achievements of Florida’s students thanks to Florida’s efforts to keep kids in schools. At the peak of Hurricane Ian, 59 school districts were closed, and in less than three weeks, all districts opened to get kids back in the classroom. Following Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Education and Commissioner Manny […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Ian and make major announcements related to storm recovery. The Governor announced the opening of the Sanibel Causeway for vehicle access and signed an Executive Order to extend the deadline for property taxes in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Governor also announced […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Punta Gorda to announce that Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is awarding $5 million to local housing partners to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian pay their home insurance deductibles in the six hardest hit counties. Funding assistance is available to individuals, families, and seniors living in Charlotte, […]

TALLLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers and First Lady Casey DeSantis traveled to Sarasota to announce that $4 million is being distributed through the Florida Disaster Fund. At San Carlos Park Elementary, Governor DeSantis announced $2 million has been awarded to support local education foundations in six school districts hardest hit by the storm. To […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Toledo Blade Elementary in North Port on the first day back in session following Hurricane Ian. While there, the Governor announced over $200 million in awards through the School Recognition Program to 1,400 schools across the state that have demonstrated student growth and teaching excellence. In Southwest Florida, 96 […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Cape Coral Police Department to visit with and thank the officers for their efforts during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis presented six new recruits with $5,000 bonus payments awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. This is in combination with the second annual […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to visit with first responders and to show his support for those selflessly serving their communities. While there he announced that $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund is being awarded to four first responder organizations which have had members impacted by Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by business owners impacted by Hurricane Ian in Cape Coral to hold a discussion on recovery efforts. Business owners discussed ways to reopen safely to get customers back in the door. Additionally, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle highlighted resources that have been made available, including activating […]