DEL RIO, Texas — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s assets are on-scene to assist the State of Texas with the influx of migrants illegally crossing the southern border. Last week, the State of Texas officially requested resources through …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 537, which toughens penalties for sex criminals. The bill makes all attempted sexual misconduct criminals ineligible for “gain-time,” a Department of Corrections program that sometimes …
Permanent sales tax exemptions included in the tax relief package will save Florida families nearly $234 million. Those exemptions are targeted to cover baby and toddler needs like cribs, playpens, strollers, child safety products, diapers, baby wipes, …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 110 – State Board of Administration CS/CS/SB 130 – Domestic Violence CS/SB 190 – Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities CS/CS/SB 306 – Catalytic Converters CS/CS/SB …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to expand motorcycle safety and education opportunities. Senate Bill 838 allocates funding to three not-for-profit organizations to establish a motorcycle safety and education program in …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $30,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 7, 2023, to act on these bills. CS/CS/SB 306 – Catalytic Converters CS/CS/SB 376 – Automatic Sealing of Criminal …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1047 to increase criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or willfully resisting an animal working with police officers, firefighters, or search and rescue teams. “Florida’s K-9s …
Fisheating Creek Ecosystem Florida Forever Project | Photos by Carlton Ward Jr./Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the investment of over $103 million to conserve nearly 40,000 acres across the state …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Sasso is currently the Chief Judge at the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal, located in Lakeland. She is the fourth woman and, as a …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 233, also known as Curtis’ Law, to better support families who have endured the ultimate tragedy of losing their loved ones due to crime. HB 233 expands the rights of families whose minor …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 6, 2023, to act on these bills. CS/CS/SB 130 – Domestic Violence CS/CS/SB 838 – Proceeds Funding Motorcycle Safety …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Jacquot to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Joseph Jacquot Jacquot, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder of Gunster Law Firm. He is a veteran of the United …
Florida’s unemployment rate remains at a near record low 2.6 percent for the 4th consecutive month. Florida also saw the largest volume of visitors ever recorded in a single quarter between January and March of this year. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 144 – Lactation Spaces CS/SB 196 – Guidance Services on Academic and Career Planning CS/SB 254 – Treatments for Sex Reassignment CS/SB 290 – Public School Student Progression …
TAMPA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Let Kids Be Kids bill package to protect Florida’s children from permanent mutilating surgical procedures, gender identity politics in schools, and attending sexually explicit adult performances. For …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 31, 2023, to act on these bills. SB 1438 – Protection of Children SB 254 – Treatments for Sex Reassignment CS/SB 7026 …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/SB 1690 – Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking SB 1210 – Public Records SB 7064 – Human Trafficking CS/HB 1465 – Firearm and Destructive Device Offenses To view …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida stands ready to help defend the southern border and is deploying assets to aid Texas’ border security crisis. Florida has over 1,100 assets and resources available including: 101 …
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed four bills to combat human trafficking, raise awareness of the signs and impacts of human trafficking, and impose critical reforms to hold human traffickers accountable. EndHumanTrafficking_ …
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