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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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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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