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Published on June 18, 2024 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant State Investments and Signs Legislation Related to Health Care and Cancer Treatment

MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 20:35 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 37 Bills from the Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature; CS/HB 21 – Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program CS/CS/HB 23 – Public Records HB 91 – Transportation Facility …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Silvia Coronado to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Coronado to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Silvia Coronado Coronado, of Miami, is a Territory Manager for Embecta. Active in her community, …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kae Moore as Chair, Sean Kempton, and Jamie Merchant to the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. Kae Moore Moore is currently a full-time consultant. Active in his …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin Cooper as Chair, Tiffany Barfield, and Jennifer Infanti to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County. Kevin Cooper Cooper, of Sarasota, is the Vice President of the …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 18:11 GMT

Updates on the State Response to Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Broward County to provide updates on the ongoing …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 00:27 GMT

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 24-115 (Emergency Management – Invest 90L – South Florida Flash Flooding)

TO: Members of the Press FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 RE: Executive Order 24-115 (Emergency Management – Invest 90L – South …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 22:24 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Robert Pickens III, of Welaka, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Pickens has worked as an associate at Holmes & Young, P.A. since 2021. …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget

TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $116.5 billion—less than the previous fiscal year—which reflects a reduction in overall state …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 16:11 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Commits Record Increases to Teacher Pay

HIALEAH, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to approving a historic teacher salary funding increase of $1.25 billion in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25. Since 2019, Florida has invested over $4 billion in teacher pay increases …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 23:30 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 25 Bills from the Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 22, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 755 – Canaveral Port District, Brevard County HB 823 – North Okaloosa Fire …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ashley Gibson Barnett, Lauren Sarah Carpenter, Sofia Diaz, and Beverly Frank and the reappointment of Lisa Burgess, Carroll Hanley Goggin, and Frank Gromling to the Florida …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

State of Florida Signs MOU with South Korean Research Agency to Promote Information Sharing on Harmful Algal Blooms

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research to strengthen international …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Toll Relief Program Savings of $42 Million in Its First Month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s Toll Relief Program, which was announced in April for the second consecutive year, has distributed the first month of toll relief for Florida’s commuters. The program has saved …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

First Lady Casey DeSantis Unveils Hope Florida Resources for Law Enforcement

Florida law enforcement will be able to offer help and hope to Floridians through Hope Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Water Safety for Floridians

ORMOND BEACH, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 15:52 GMT

Governor DeSantis Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Disaster Preparation Sales Tax Holiday

~Governor also awards $7.5 million to continue Hurricane Ian recovery~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Concurrent to the start of the 2024 hurricane season, Governor Ron DeSantis today urged residents to take advantage of the 14-day sales tax holiday for disaster …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:14 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Hardee County Housing Authority

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lemercier Alfred, Lesley Bateman, Ralene Graham, Leslie Long, and Dawn Stark to the Hardee County Housing Authority. Lemercier Alfred Alfred, of Wauchula, is currently retired. …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:14 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Jacksonville Port Authority

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel Bean and the appointment of Patrick Kilbane to the Jacksonville Port Authority. Daniel Bean Bean is a Partner at Abel Bean Law, P.A. A veteran of the United States Navy, …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:14 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Simone Marstiller and Brent Johnson to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. Simone Marstiller Marstiller is Of Counsel at Gunster, Yoakley, Stewart P.A. She has a …

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