ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Special Olympic International (SOI) athletes and their families, coaches, and disability community members to show support for all athletes competing in the 2022 USA Games, which begin this Sunday in Orlando. The State of Florida has worked hard to make this event as inclusive as possible, […]

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom First budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 which prioritizes the freedoms of Floridians to live, work, and have successful businesses in the state. The budget totals $109.9 billion and includes a record $1.24 billion in tax relief for Floridians. Florida will have historic reserves at […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 17, 2022, to act on these bills. HB 5001 – General Appropriations Act – 2022 HB 5003 – Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriation Act HB 5005 – Collective Bargaining HB 5007 – State-Administered Retirement Systems […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $3 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program, the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program. Through collaborative efforts by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI), these programs provide […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced ten finalists and two grand prize winners for the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest.   “I want to thank all of our K-5 students who participated in this contest,” Lieutenant Governor Nuñez said. “The response was fantastic, with over 2,500 students submitting an original work of […]

MEMORANDUM TO:             Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Kimberly Overman, Chair of County Commission, Hillsborough County Jane Castor, Mayor, Tampa   FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:             May 31, 2022   RE:                   Flags at […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The newly re-established Florida State Guard (FLSG), Florida’s civilian force that will assist in supporting state emergency response, is looking for a Director. Florida seeks an individual with a strong background in military operations and culture to lead the men and women of the FLSG. The Director of the FLSG will be […]