Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $2.9 Million to Communities for Continued Work with Military Installations through Infrastructure and Reinvestment Grants

On July 12, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.9 million in funding for military-related programs through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). These grants provide funding to defense-dependent communities to support advocacy and military community relations. “As a veteran, […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, July 12, 2019

On July 12, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, July 12, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Commission on Ethics

On July 11, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Grant and the reappointment of William Meggs to the Florida Commission on Ethics. William Meggs Meggs, of Tallahassee, is a retired State Attorney for the State of Florida, 2nd Circuit. Meggs served as a police officer for the Tallahassee Police Department for 18 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Governor’s Mansion Commission

On July 11, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Linda Stoch and Danielle Payne to the Governor’s Mansion Commission. Linda Stoch Stoch, of Palm Beach Gardens, is a retired business owner of Innovative Interiors by Linda. She worked in the interior design field for over 20 years, creating aesthetically pleasing homes for her […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors

On July 11, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Katherine San Pedro and the reappointment of Jesse Biter to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors. Katherine San Pedro San Pedro, of Miami, is a partner at Ballard Partners, Inc. San Pedro has extensive public relations and legislative experience. She is the former Regional […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, July 11, 2019

On July 11, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Thursday, July 11, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday

On July 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to the Architect of the U.S. Capitol officially requesting the replacement of the General Edmund Kirby Smith statue in National Statuary Hall in the United […]

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks at the 2019 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades

On July 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Orlando, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered remarks and participated in the 2019 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Orlando. The Governor also issued a proclamation designating July as Keep Florida Fishing Month. “The protection of our vital water resources is one of the most pressing issues facing our state, and it […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, July 10, 2019

On July 10, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nicole Washington to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees

On July 9, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nicole Washington to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees. Nicole Washington Washington, of Miami Beach, is the principal at Washington Strategies, LLC, an education consulting firm. She is a current member of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Board of Trustees. […]