~ 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Extended to 14 Days ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida families prepare for another school year, Governor Ron DeSantis is encouraging Floridians to save money on school supplies from July 25 – August 7. With the school year quickly approaching, the sales tax holiday is predicted to save Florida families […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two judicial appointments, one to the First Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Escambia County Court. Randall “Todd” Harris, of Cantonment, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Harris is a Partner at Fleming, Harris, Bond, Bush & […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Enterprise Florida to issue an alert warning Floridians not to let the communist Cuban regime steal their money through a recent scheme seeking to attract foreign investment for the “non-state sector.” Over the past year and a half, the Biden […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gregory Billman and Steven “Reeves” Valentine to the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Gregory Billman Billman, of Key West, is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of GTOPS Inc. He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel, having served as the 45thSpace […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Benson, Sheldon Bernau, Bruce Cumings, Thomas “Jason” Hodge, and Brian Seuter and the reappointment of Michael Jaccoma to the Board of Pilot Commissioners. Robert Benson Benson is a retired Partner with Crow Horwath LLP. He is a Florida certified public accountant and […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alicia Beshears as Taylor County’s Superintendent of Schools. Alicia Beshears Beshears, of Perry, was previously the Grants Coordinator for the Taylor County School Board. She is a former English and reading instructor, as well as a former Assistant Principal of both Taylor Middle […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Greenwell to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. Michael Greenwell Greenwell, of Alva, is the owner of 31 Produce and the Treasurer of Big League Builders. He is the former President and the current Vice President of the community board in North […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Jeanette Rubio to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Lieutenant Governor Nuñez was elected Florida’s first-ever female Hispanic Lieutenant Governor in 2018. She previously served as a State Representative of the Florida House of […]
More Floridians Enter the Workforce as National Labor Force Shrinks TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s June 2022 data indicates that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 percent, despite national economic conditions. Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has declined or held steady for 23 consecutive months through June 2022. The national unemployment rate […]
FREEPORT, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded five outstanding Northwest Florida organizations with $5,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. She also awarded each organization with the First Lady’s Medal for Courage, Commitment & Service, which honors Floridians who are creating positive change in their communities. To watch the press conference, click here. […]