TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $210 million through the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program for 27 statewide projects that will reduce harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways. The awards include septic-to-sewer …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts to Floridians on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Florida State …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first awards through the newly established Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Protection Program, which was proposed by Governor DeSantis in Executive Order 23-06. $100 million in state funding has been …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Benjamin White to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners. Benjamin White White, of Monticello, is the Co-Owner of WW Cattle, LLC. Active in his community, he is the …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jay Riley to the Sarasota County Charter Review Board. Jay Riley Riley, of Sarasota, is the Senior Director of Special Projects and External Affairs at the University of South …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony Croom, Jr. to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners. Anthony Croom, Jr. Croom is a Safety Specialist with the Franklin County School District. Previously, …
Tim Cerio Cerio is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director of the Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation. He serves as a Commissioner on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and previously served as the General …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Susan Amat and Garrett Johnson to the Florida Opportunity Fund Board of Directors. Susan Amat, PhD Amat, of Palmetto Bay, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Venture …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard to assist the Florida Division of Emergency Management and other state agencies ahead of the Gulf Low expected to impact Florida this weekend. “The Florida State Guard plays …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. Benjamin Thomas, of Clearwater, to serve as Judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Thomas was a Partner at Segundo Law Group since …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $24 million in awards to sixteen rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. Today’s announcement includes five awards for communities impacted by Hurricane …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $6.5 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support key infrastructure improvements that will help bridge supply chain gaps and increase access to industrial sites. The …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $5 million through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant to expand opportunities for teacher apprenticeships in Florida. This program strengthens the state’s teacher …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lightcast released the 2023 Talent Attraction Scorecard, ranking Florida as the #1 state in the nation for attracting and developing a talented workforce for the second year in a row. The Talent Attraction Scorecard evaluates …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion less than the current year budget, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 of the …
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 …
