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Published on January 29, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Term Limits, Other Constitutional Reforms to Hold Congress and Washington, D.C., Accountable

Florida is leading the fight against a derelict federal government TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing so, protect the people of Florida from a reckless …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mark Jordan to the North Lake County Hospital District

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Jordan to the North Lake County Hospital District. Mark Jordan Jordan, of Fruitland Park, is the Owner of Hangar Houseware and is a former Firefighter and Paramedic for …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections. Robert Bender Bender, of Pensacola, is an Escambia County Commissioner, representing District 4. Active in his …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Monroe County Housing Authority

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Aaron Castillo, William Gonzalez, Linda Hinchcliffe, Patrick Labrada, and Ailton Lopez to the Monroe County Housing Authority. Aaron Castillo Castillo is the Director of Key …

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Published on January 26, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Successful Semiconductor Investments, Calls for More Support in Legislative Session

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s investments in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging, most of which were focused on developing Florida’s semiconductor-related talent pipeline. Over the last two years, …

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Published on January 25, 2024 - 19:18 GMT

Hope Navigators Spread Holiday Cheer with Over 1,400 Toys Gifted to Families in Need

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive, created by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida and the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, distributed more than 1,400 toys, bringing joy and festive spirit to Florida families in need during the …

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Published on January 25, 2024 - 17:42 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Attends Ribbon Cutting for EAA Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the filling of the first cell of the 6,500-acre Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area, which will store and clean water flowing from Lake …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $550,000 in Florida Disaster Fund Grants for Hurricane Idalia Long-Term ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $550,000 in Florida Disaster Fund recovery grants to support long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia. Expedited grants in the amount of $50,000 have been …

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Published on January 23, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

Florida Ranks as the #1 State to Retire

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida has been ranked as the number one state to retire according to a study by WalletHub. The study also ranked Florida number one for quality of life for seniors among all 50 states. Florida …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

Florida’s 2022–23 High School Graduation Rate Sets New Record at 88 Percent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that the state’s 2022–23 high school graduation rate climbed to 88 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage points over the previous school year and a 1.1 percentage point increase over …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 17:49 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Hosts Roundtable on Long Term Care Facilities for Florida Veterans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion regarding SB 174, which would allow veterans’ spouses to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans. The roundtable brought together …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 17:49 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Five Florida Communities for Workforce Housing and Public Infrastructure ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This …

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Published on January 18, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Touts Record-Breaking Success of Great Outdoors Initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the record-breaking success of his three-month Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts on Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Annual State Park Passes. First announced on …

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Published on January 18, 2024 - 17:46 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $20 Million for Water Quality Improvement Projects in Biscayne Bay

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million through the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program to strengthen ongoing efforts to restore water quality in the bay. Since 2019, the state of Florida has invested more than …

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Published on January 18, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $35 Million to Accelerate the Growth of Florida’s Semiconductor Industry

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions to …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 23:40 GMT

Travelers to Florida Continue to Outpace the Nation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted a recent study commissioned by VISIT FLORIDA which shows that with the record-breaking number of visitors in 2022, travelers spent a record $124.9 billion, outpacing 2021 by nearly $20 billion. …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 23:40 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $1.8 Million to Strengthen Military Communities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $1.8 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. These programs provide grants to military …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Environmental Regulation Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kellie Ralston and John Truitt and the reappointment of Eric Buermann, Thomas Frazer, Jim McCarthy, and Cari Roth to the Environmental Regulation Commission. Kellie Ralston …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 19:38 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Holiday Letters to Heroes Initiative Delivers More Than 31,000 Letters to Deployed ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that as a result of her Holiday Letters to Heroes Initiative, more than 31,000 letters written by Florida students from 56 school districts have been delivered to service men and women …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Resources and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch, and stakeholders recognized January as Human Trafficking …

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