Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE). This Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) direct support organization will bring together public and private partners to increase investment in re-entry programs and workforce training. “Reducing recidivism, expanding career readiness training and re-entry programs are a vital […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Jacksonville native Daniel Wynn as Florida’s Featured Artist for Black History Month. A U.S. Air Force veteran and celebrated artist, Daniel will have his work displayed in the Governor’s Mansion for visitors to enjoy. “Art has the ability to build, enhance, enrich, and revitalize communities and […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has submitted the state’s action plan for the $633 million in first-of-its-kind federal funding for disaster mitigation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are allocated through HUD’s newly created Community Development Block Grant […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved two Florida Forever land acquisitions and agreed to acquire a conservation easement that will protect Florida’s fragile natural environments in Manatee, Sarasota and Columbia counties. The properties acquired today will be managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the […]