Florida Public Universities Ranked Among the Nation’s Best

On September 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that U.S. News and World Report released their 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings, with Florida Public Universities earning top spots across multiple categories. The Best Colleges rankings placed the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) among the top 20 public universities in the country. UF […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Continue the Mission Initiative to Recruit Veterans to Care for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children

On September 13, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Continue the Mission recruits veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers to serve as CPIs, APIs, DCF case managers and mentors TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the success of her Continue the Mission initiative, which launched in June 2022 to recruit veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers to be […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Recognition Payments for Florida’s First Responders

On September 12, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with first responders from The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department to deliver $1,000 bonuses that reward our first responders and recognize them for their dedicated public service. These recognition payments were a part of the Freedom First Budget signed by the Governor earlier this year, in addition to […]

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 22-213 (Activating Florida National Guard to Assist the Department of Corrections)

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Friday, September 9, 2022   RE:                  Executive Order 22-213 (Activating Florida National Guard to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kelly Kwiatek and the reappointment of Garry Lubi and Randall Howard to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees.   Kelly Kwiatek Kwiatek is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Halifax Staffing Inc. She currently serves on the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Seminole State College District Board of Trustees

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Good, Amy Lockhart and Shawn Molsberger to the Seminole State College District Board of Trustees.   John Good Good is Vice President of Good Capital Group. He was previously an Analyst for Independent Financial and Jones Lang LaSalle. Good earned his bachelor’s degree in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gabriel Bullaro, Julie Sheppard, and Gordon Sprague and the reappointment of Kevin Lacz to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees.   Gabriel Bullaro Bullaro is Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida West Hospital. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida West […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jaymie Carter, Tracy Knight, Ryan Moore and Rodney Thomson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees.   Jaymie Carter Carter is a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company. She currently serves on the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee Board of Directors […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Robert “Bruce” Deardoff and Dr. Edgar Figueroa to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees.   Robert “Bruce” Deardoff Deardoff, of Cocoa Beach, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deardoff Automotive Group. He is a current member of the Civilian Military Foundation […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Number One Ranking for Education Freedom

On September 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the unveiling of The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Education Freedom Report Card where he highlighted Florida’s number one ranking. The report lauds Florida’s dedication to education transparency, regulatory freedom, and return on investment, praising our state’s rejection of critical race theory and championing of school choice and […]