~ Florida Department of Education affords flexibility during student reporting eligibility period ~   Tallahassee, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 – Today, at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education is providing flexibility to school districts and public charter schools impacted by Hurricane Ian. State law requires school districts to perform five student […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island have been completed in less than three days. The Governor also brought Florida Department of Transportation […]

Access Restored to Pine Island in less than three days TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis along with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary, Jared W. Perdue, announced the early completion of emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island. On Sunday, Governor DeSantis directed FDOT to work with Lee County to expedite […]

Causeway Anticipated To Be Accessible By End of October   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis directed FDOT to prioritize repairs to the Sanibel Causeway. These repairs are needed for first responders and Sanibel residents to access the island, as well as other recovery efforts such as power restoration and debris removal. Today, the contract for the bridge […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update in Fort Myers about resources continually being deployed across Southwest Florida to assist with the response and recovery to Hurricane Ian. As a part of Florida’s efforts to support recovery, the state has remained focused on making sure all communities are able  to access food, water, fuel […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Hoy, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis visitó la Ciudad de Port Charlotte en el condado de Charlotte y la Ciudad de Fort Myers en el condado de Lee para detallar los últimos adelantos sobre los esfuerzos de recuperación en el área y por todo el estado. También, el Gobernador DeSantis abrió un […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis visited the City of Port Charlotte in Charlotte County and the City of Fort Myers in Lee County to give updates on recovery efforts in the area and across the state. While there, Governor DeSantis opened the Disaster Response Center where multiple agencies are gathered to provide resources to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within the first 5 days of activation, the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $35 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. “The support for Florida has been incredible and the Governor and I […]

Disaster Recovery Center at Lakes Regional Library in Fort Myers will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily   FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian at the Lakes Regional Library located at 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, […]

Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties are eligible to apply TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available — at least $10 million of which must go […]