TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Thursday, October 3, 2024 RE: Executive Orders 24-212 & 24-213 and DBPR Order 2024-9 Today, Governor …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of Operation Blue Ridge, a comprehensive multi-state agency response aimed at assisting North Carolina and Tennessee in their recovery efforts following the devastating impact of …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is rapidly deploying recovery assistance to North Carolina and Tennessee to help with Hurricane Helene’s impacts in Operation Blue Ridge. This multi-state agency response will include …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and supports …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie in Perry and Cedar Key to provide updates on recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene impacted Florida’s Big Bend …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director, Kevin Guthrie, and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue at the State …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director, Kevin Guthrie, Colonel Gary Howze of the Florida Highway Patrol, and Florida Department of …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director, and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue at the State Emergency Operations …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie in Tampa to meet with power and utility linemen staged and ready to respond to power outages caused by Hurricane …
PLANT CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Central Florida Leadership Prayer Breakfast about the DeSantis administration’s commitment to faith, family, and life. They highlighted the success of Hope Florida in …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—At 9:30AM today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical …
TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 RE: Executive Order Number 24-209 (Emergency Management – Amending Executive …
OCALA, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and community partners, launched the Florida Swimming Lesson Voucher …
TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Monday, September 23, 2024 RE: Executive Order Number 24-208 (Emergency Management – Potential Tropical …
BRADENTON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $18 million in funding to invest in Florida’s supply chain and boost aggregate storage for critical infrastructure and asphalt and concrete production. These awards specifically are the …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dennis “Rick” Dingle and Dell Hoard Sr. and the reappointment of Tina Clary and Tammy “Chereese” Stewart to the Clay County Development Authority. Dennis “Rick” Dingle Dingle is …
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held another roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders to discuss solutions to keep condominium buildings safe and to hear concerns about the cost and implementation of new legislation. …
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-197 directing Florida’s law enforcement agencies—the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)—to investigate the assassination attempt …
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, during National College Savings Month, Governor Ron DeSantis announces record refunds to parents through the Florida Prepaid program and encourages all Florida families to take advantage of an affordable prepaid college plan. “Because …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Samantha Ferrin, Robert “Bob” Majka, Monica Russell, and Chris Young to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. Samantha Ferrin Ferrin is the Senior Government …
