Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Pat Ivey as Interim Sheriff to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

On June 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pat Ivey as Interim Sheriff to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.   Pat Ivey Ivey was previously the Undersheriff for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He has been serving the City of Jacksonville for over 25 years, including time spent in Investigations as the Commanding Officer […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Three Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 6, 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 21, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/HB 45 – Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans CS/CS/CS/HB 399 – Motor Vehicle and Vessel Law Enforcement CS/HB 7029 – Time Limitations for Preadjudicatory Juvenile Detention Care ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $10 Million to Support Florida’s World-Class Urban Search and Rescue Teams

On June 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

JACKSONVILE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $10 million for Florida’s eight Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to support operations and training exercises to ensure that they are ready to respond immediately in the event of a disaster. This funding was included in the Freedom First Budget, signed by Governor DeSantis last week. “Our world-class […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Ten Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 3, 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 18, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 430 – Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children CS/SB 438 – United States Space Force     CS/CS/SB 514 – Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Educational Requirements […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Six Bills

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/CS/HB 749 – Fraud Prevention CS/HB 615 – Human Trafficking CS/SB 444 – Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching CS/CS/SB 692 – Sexual Offenses Definitions CS/CS/SB 752 – Probationary or Supervision Services for Misdemeanor Offenders SB 968 – Individual Retirement Accounts To read the transmittal […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Suwannee River Water Management District

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Charles Keith and Larry Sessions to the Suwannee River Water Management District.   Charles Keith Keith is the President and Owner of American Pawn Brokers, Inc. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge #114, Elks Lodge #893, and the Egypt Temple Shrine. Keith earned […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the St. John’s River Water Management District

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Cole Oliver and Janet Price to the St. John’s River Water Management District.   Cole Oliver Oliver, of Merritt Island, is an Attorney and Partner with Rossway Swan. He is active in his community, serving on the boards of Cypress Trust, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, […]

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 […]