Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the South Florida Water Management District

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Ronald “Ron” Bergeron and Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch to the South Florida Water Management District. Ronald “Ron” Bergeron Bergeron, of Weston, is the President of Bergeron Land Development and Bergeron Properties and Investments Corporation. He is also the Founder of the Bergeron Everglades Museum and Wildlife Foundation. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Northwest Florida Water Management District

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Theodore “Ted” Everett and the reappointment of Nicholas “Nick” Patronis and George Roberts to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.   Ted Everett Everett, of Chipley, is the Executive Director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. He serves as the Chairman for Opportunity Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Southwest Florida Water Management District

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III and William Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III Armstrong is a Shareholder with Hill Ward Henderson, P.A. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. Armstrong earned his bachelor’s […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Tyler Brandeburg to the School Board of Lake County

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Tyler Brandeburg to the School Board of Lake County. Tyler Brandeburg Brandeburg, of Leesburg, is a Commercial Insurance Advisor for Brown and Brown. He volunteers his time with the Educational Foundation of Lake County and is a member of Leadership Lake County Class of 2019. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Ensures All Athletes Can Play, Announces Special Olympic Games Drops Vaccine Mandate

On June 3, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Special Olympic International (SOI) athletes and their families, coaches, and disability community members to show support for all athletes competing in the 2022 USA Games, which begin this Sunday in Orlando. The State of Florida has worked hard to make this event as inclusive as possible, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Freedom First Budget Providing Historic Investments to Support Our Communities, Promote Education, and Protect the Environment

On June 2, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom First budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 which prioritizes the freedoms of Floridians to live, work, and have successful businesses in the state. The budget totals $109.9 billion and includes a record $1.24 billion in tax relief for Floridians. Florida will have historic reserves at […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Eighteen Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 2, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 17, 2022, to act on these bills. HB 5001 – General Appropriations Act – 2022 HB 5003 – Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriation Act HB 5005 – Collective Bargaining HB 5007 – State-Administered Retirement Systems […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $3 Million in Awards to Support Florida’s Military Communities

On June 1, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $3 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program, the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program. Through collaborative efforts by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI), these programs provide […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Winners of the Spring 2022 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students

On June 1, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced ten finalists and two grand prize winners for the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest.   “I want to thank all of our K-5 students who participated in this contest,” Lieutenant Governor Nuñez said. “The response was fantastic, with over 2,500 students submitting an original work of […]