Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 2, 4, 6 and 8

On April 3, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 2 – Florida Statutes – 2019 SB 4 – Florida Statutes – 2019 SB 6 – Florida Statutes – 2019 SB 8 – Florida Statutes – 2019 For a PDF copy of the transmittal letter, click HERE. ###

PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Attends the Captains for Clean Water Skiff Challenge Kickoff

On April 3, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, spoke at the Captains for Clean Water Skiff Challenge kickoff. The Captains for Clean Water Skiff Challenge is an annual test of endurance in which teams circumnavigate the state to highlight the need to protect Florida’s water quality, Everglades and […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, April 3, 2019

On April 3, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, April 3, 2019

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Environmental Leaders React to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as Chief Science Officer

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the state of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. Here is what environmental leaders and stakeholders are saying about the appointment: “Yesterday’s announcement reflects Dr. Frazer’s impressive credentials and an equally impressive priority for science. Dr. Frazer is one of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Major General James O. Eifert as Adjutant General of Florida

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Major General James O. Eifert as the next Adjutant General of Florida. Major General Eifert will replace current Adjutant General Michael A. Calhoun “I am pleased to appoint Major General James Eifert as the next Adjutant General of Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “As a […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Appoints First Lady Casey DeSantis as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, in celebration of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, announced the appointment of First Lady Casey DeSantis as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet. “Florida’s children are the future of our state […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order 19-98

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-98, extending the state of emergency declared as a result of Hurricane Michael for 60 days in the following counties: Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla and Jefferson. For a PDF copy of Executive Order 19-98, click HERE. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order 19-97

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-97, which establishes the Office of Drug Control and the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse to combat Florida’s substance abuse crisis. For a PDF copy of Executive Order 19-97, click HERE. ###

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Tuesday, April 2, 2019

On April 2, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as Chief Science Officer

On April 1, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

West Palm Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the State of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. Joining Governor DeSantis at the announcement were Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein and leadership of Florida’s environmental organizations. On January 10, Governor DeSantis announced major water […]