TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was notified of Sheriff Ken Mascara’s retirement effective close of business on December 1, 2023. To ensure law enforcement operations continue without delay, the Governor announced the appointment of Keith Pearson as Sheriff of St. Lucie County.   Keith Pearson Pearson is a Lieutenant with the St. Lucie […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pedro Allende, Tarren Bragdon, Eric Hall, Sal Nuzzo, and Jason Weida to the Government Efficiency Task Force.   Pedro Allende Allende is the Secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services. Prior to his role as Secretary, he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ashley Bell Barnett to the Board of Governors of the State University System.   Ashley Bell Barnett Bell Barnett is a community advocate and serves her community in a variety of capacities. She currently serves on the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, […]

TO:                   Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Wednesday, November 22, 2023 RE:                   Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of former First Lady […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced an expansion of Hope Florida to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA). Hope Florida – A Pathway for Patriots will support veterans by connecting them to services, earned benefits ‎and community resources through Hope Navigators. Unique to this expansion, Hope Navigators will coordinate with FDVA’s Veterans’ Claims […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $28 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to expand semiconductor manufacturing and chip manufacturing through five workforce development projects. These awards are part of a cutting-edge workforce development initiative announced by Governor DeSantis to dedicate at least $25 million to support the semiconductor industry through […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Linda Shaughnessy as Chair, Dimitra “Jamie” Kay Bennett, and Jose Vicente to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County.   Linda Shaughnessy Shaughnessy is retired and previously served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen […]

~ All 67 Districts Are Now Participating in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last weekend, 420 students from around the country gathered in Orlando to compete in The Great Debate: Florida’s National Civics and Debate Competition. Participation in the competition has tripled since Governor DeSantis launched the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced ‘Holiday Letters to Heroes’ to encourage Florida’s K–8 students to write holiday letters to the men and women who are deployed or on state active duty in the Florida National Guard this holiday season. Through her initiative, LG on Mission, the Lieutenant Governor is partnering with the Florida Department […]

~ Florida’s construction industry experiences fifth consecutive month of growth ~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined by 0.1 […]