Governor of Florida Press Releases

• Published on October 20, 2023 - 19:15 GMT

  WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing ...

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned …

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• Published on October 20, 2023 - 17:39 GMT

  First Lady Casey DeSantis Reaffirms Florida’s Commitment to Israel with Additional Donations

    MIAMI — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable at Mt. Sinai Medical Center to discuss ongoing efforts to support Israel and make awards through the Volunteer Florida Foundation and Hope Florida Fund to support organizations that are providing …

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• Published on October 19, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

  First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month by Highlighting Hope Florida Expansion at New College ...

  ~ New College of Florida offers employment for individuals with unique abilities ~ SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch and New College of Florida President Richard …

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• Published on October 18, 2023 - 20:40 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Hamilton County Development Authority Board of Supervisors

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Megan Carter, Nathaniel Combass, and Lowell Klepper to the Hamilton County Development Authority Board of Supervisors.   Megan Carter Carter, of White Springs, is the …

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• Published on October 17, 2023 - 21:25 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Successful Launch of Two Cargo Planes with Donated Supplies to Israel

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) has deployed two cargo planes, holding 85 pallets of donated supplies, which will reach Israel tomorrow. Items on the planes include …

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• Published on October 17, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $4.2 Million for Infrastructure Improvements in Santa Rosa County through the Florida Job Growth ...

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $4.2 million to Santa Rosa County through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support the aerospace and defense sectors by connecting Naval Air Station Whiting Field to Whiting …

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• Published on October 16, 2023 - 01:18 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Mission from Israel Returns Nearly 300 Americans Home

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the first mission has arrived from Israel with evacuees who were unable to return home due to commercial flight cancellations. Florida partnered with Project Dynamo to bring nearly 300 …

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• Published on October 13, 2023 - 21:12 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Edenfield, Ed Hudak, Mike Prendergast, and Carolyn Timmann and the reappointment of Charles Broadway to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council.   …

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• Published on October 13, 2023 - 21:12 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Northwest Florida State College District Board of Trustees

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cory Fosdyck, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Megan Harrison and the reappointment of Donald Litke and Thomas “Rudy” Wright to the Northwest Florida State College District Board of …

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• Published on October 13, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

  Discounts available for three months, from Oct. 14, 2023, through Jan. 13, 2024   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, …

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• Published on October 12, 2023 - 18:43 GMT

  MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-208 (Emergency Management – Impacts of War in Israel)

  TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Thursday, October 12, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-208 (Emergency Management – Impacts of War in …

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• Published on October 12, 2023 - 16:18 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Host Contest Winners at Governor’s ...

  Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. and Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo joins Governor Ron DeSantis to recognize student and educator winners   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced this year’ …

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• Published on October 10, 2023 - 15:20 GMT

  Amid Federal Capitulation, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal to Increase Florida’s Sanctions on Iran

  SURFSIDE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by members of the Florida Legislature and leaders in the Jewish community at the Shul of Bal Harbour to announce a proposal that will increase sanctions against the Iranian regime. The sanctions …

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• Published on October 9, 2023 - 23:19 GMT

  MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff and Florida Capitol to be lit in Blue and White in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Israel

  MEMORANDUM     TO:             Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Monday, October 9, 2023   RE:                Flags at Half-Staff and Florida Capitol to be lit in …

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• Published on October 6, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Deidra Pettis as Washington County Supervisor of Elections

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Deidra Pettis as Washington County Supervisor of Elections.   Deidra Pettis Pettis, of Chipley, is an E911 Assistant for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. She …

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• Published on October 6, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sherry Taylor as Hendry County Supervisor of Elections

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sherry Taylor as Hendry County Supervisor of Elections.   Sherry Taylor Taylor, of LaBelle, is the Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Hendry County. Previously, she was a …

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• Published on October 6, 2023 - 16:33 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $8.7 Million to Nine Small and Rural Florida Communities for Community Development

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $8.7 million to nine small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for housing and community development activities. …

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• Published on October 4, 2023 - 21:10 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Beruff and Jamie Shelton to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors.   Carlos Beruff Beruff is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Medallion …

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• Published on October 4, 2023 - 20:22 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   Michael Hooi, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Judge Hooi has served as a Hillsborough …

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• Published on October 4, 2023 - 16:22 GMT

  Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $375,000 in Funding Awarded to Chipola College Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $375,000 to Chipola College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to increase workforce training opportunities that support Florida’s automotive industry. This award will …

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