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Published on October 2, 2023 - 16:11 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $6.4 Million to Florida Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Idalia Through the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6.4 million has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia. One hundred and sixty-one businesses have …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 21:41 GMT

Toll Relief Program Provides more than $300 Million in Customer Savings

~Customer credits total over $77 million in toll relief for July and August~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that Floridians have saved more than $300 million through the toll relief …

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Published on September 29, 2023 - 20:04 GMT

Florida Ranks Number One for Education Freedom

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been ranked number one for education freedom by the ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment. The index evaluates each state on school choice …

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Published on September 28, 2023 - 21:38 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $4 Million to the City of Cape Coral Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $4 million to the City of Cape Coral through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to construct a public right-of-way increasing access to Victory Park, a 140-acre master planned …

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Published on September 28, 2023 - 21:38 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nine to the Space Florida Board of Directors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as Chair, Mori Hosseini, Rodney Cruise, Jonathan Satter, Kevin Thibault, Alexis Lambert, Matthew Bocchino, Jonathan Daniels and Kevin Daugherty …

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Published on September 28, 2023 - 20:50 GMT

Florida Provides Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts One Year After Landfall

Highlights Historic Response and Ongoing Recovery Efforts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provides updates on recovery on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Southwest Florida and highlights the long-term recovery …

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Published on September 28, 2023 - 20:02 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $338 Million in Awards to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $338 million in state funding to communities impacted by Hurricane Ian to support long-term recovery efforts and resiliency. These funds will be used to assist with ongoing hurricane repairs and …

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Published on September 26, 2023 - 21:35 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Coats IV, Robert Karow, and Eric Lawson to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. These appointments are effective October 1, 2023. James Coats IV Coats is the …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

FDOT Releases Construction Timelines for Moving Florida Forward Projects

~ Construction Schedules Announced for Major Interstate 75 (I-75) and State Road 29 Projects ~ FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced timelines for Moving Florida Forward …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 22:11 GMT

Florida Takes Action Against Four Florida Schools with Ties to the Chinese Communist Party

~ Department of Education suspends schools from school choice scholarship program ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to suspend the availability of school choice scholarships to four …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 19:46 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Hurricane Idalia Recovery Resources

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted ongoing recovery resources available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. State agencies continue to deploy resources to the Big Bend region and provide assistance to Floridians impacted …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 16:34 GMT

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Dale Patchett

MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development, Jack Mariano, Chairman, Pasco County, James Shive, Mayor, Dade City FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, September 22, 2023 RE: …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 22:52 GMT

Jacksonville Faith-Based and Community Organizations Receive Support from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Fund

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and the Governor’s Liaison for Faith and Community Erik Dellenback distributed Hope Florida funding to local non-profit and faith leaders who have provided support to …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 21:21 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Panepinto to the Florida Development Finance Corporation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Panepinto to the Florida Development Finance Corporation. Robert Panepinto Panepinto is a civic entrepreneur who is currently the Managing Partner and Chief Investment …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 21:21 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Elections Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chad Mizelle as Chair, Rick Joyce, and Kymberlee Curry Smith and the reappointment of John “Martin” Hayes to the Florida Elections Commission. Chad Mizelle Mizelle is the Chief …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 21:21 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Lisa Hill Hill, of Fort Walton Beach, is a Substitute Teacher for Okaloosa County Public …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension)

TO: Members of the Press FROM: Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 RE: Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension) Good …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 20:53 GMT

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise, Expanding the Hope Florida Model to Support Youth Aging ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise that will assist youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by providing a long-term mentor and offering a strong start to their future. …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 17:34 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces More Than $1.8 Million for Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute through ...

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute (CTI). CTI will …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 21:34 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Invest $141 Million to Protect Florida’s Natural Resources

Investments include more than 17,000 acres within the Devil’s Garden Florida Forever Project in Hendry County bordering Big Cypress National Preserve TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a $141 million …

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