TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:   CS/SB 62 – Resident Status for Tuition Purposes   To view the veto letter, click here. ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 479 – Alternative Mobility Funding Systems and Impact Fees CS/CS/SB 1198 – Corporate Actions To view the transmittal letters, click here and here. ###

Good afternoon,   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-135 (Executive Order of Suspension), suspending Angelica Pacheco from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Hialeah.   On June 18, 2024, Angelica Pacheco was indicted by grand jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for one […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). Awards were made to the cities of Umatilla and Plant City for projects that will support the manufacturing industry and increase access to commercial and industrial sites. These JGGF awards create or retain nearly 4,000 jobs.   […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 1241 – Probation and Community Control Violations To view the veto letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 187 – Antisemitism HB 1109 – Security for Jewish Day Schools and Preschools CS/HB 321 – Release of Balloons To view the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend.   “I am proud to reward our state employees,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following another historic legislative session that delivered tax breaks and record investments for Floridians—all while reducing spending—I […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 1577 – Midway Fire District, Santa Rosa County CS/HB 6007 – Relief/Julia Perez/St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office CS/HB 7019 – Exemption of Homesteads CS/CS/HB 23 – Public Records CS/HB 21 – Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program HB 849 – […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills: HB 317 – Interstate Safety CS/HB 821 – Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County CS/CS/SB 494 – Graduate Program Admissions To view the transmittal letters, click here, here, and here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Caschette and Eileen LaMarca to the Broward College District Board of Trustees. Michael Caschette Caschette is the Founder of and a Registered Nurse for KIDS 1st Urgent Care. Previously, he served as the Director of Emergency Services at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Caschette earned his […]