First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts a Women of Faith Lunch Reception to Discuss Hope Florida

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

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed female faith leaders from across Florida into the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Hope Florida initiative and identify additional ways to partner with Florida’s churches and faith institutions to meet the needs of Floridians. “I have been proud to witness the dedication of our Florida faith-based communities in providing for our […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day

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

TO:                 Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Friday, September 9, 2022   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Historical Peak of Hurricane Season

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, on the eve of the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrates the resiliency of impacted communities across the state and encourages all Floridians to remain prepared as Florida enters the historical peak of hurricane season. Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane ever observed in the open Atlantic Ocean and […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On September 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                 Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Thursday, September 8, 2022   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal for Toll Relief at All Florida Toll Facilities

On September 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Proposal will save the average commuter $550 over one year  MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his legislative proposal to provide discounts on tolls for frequent commuters using any toll roads across the state. Under this proposal, Floridians who use toll transponders like SunPass and E-PASS and have 40 or more transactions a month would receive […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Meghan Collins to the Council for Early Grade Success

On September 2, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Meghan Collins to the Council for Early Grade Success. Meghan Collins Collins, of Tallahassee, is a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Florida’s Department of Children and Families. She was previously the Executive Staff Director and Communications Director for Florida’s Department of Education. Collins earned her […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Halifax Health Board of Commissioners

On September 2, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Audrey Butler and the reappointment of Dr. Carl “Rick” Lentz III to the Halifax Health Board of Commissioners.   Audrey Butler, PhD Butler is a former Lecturer for the University of Iowa. She is a board member for the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Omar “Sean” Martin to the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss and Projection Methodology

On September 2, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Omar “Sean” Martin to the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss and Projection Methodology.     Omar “Sean” Martin Martin, of Tallahassee, is a Professor of Practice in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University-Florida State University College of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes 36 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

On September 2, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On June 2, 2022, HB 7027 became law and “the terms of all members of the judicial nominating commissions of the First District Court of Appeal, the Second District Court of Appeal, and the Fifth District Court of Appeal” were terminated to account for the change in boundaries caused by the creation of […]