TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County CS/SB 70 – Relief of Donna Catalano by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services CS/SB 74 […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to outperform the nation in economic success. Due to Florida’s strong economy, the state has been able to make record investments in education, infrastructure, and other programs while increasing our State Reserves. Florida’s reserves will close out at more than $20 billion […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 95 – Controlled Substances For the transmittal letter, click here. ###

LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in Florida, including fentanyl.    “Floridians of all walks of life have witnessed the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic across our state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “While the Biden administration has failed […]

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a high school The Facts. Your Future. assembly at Tohopekaliga High School to highlight the dangers of youth substance abuse, especially for teens. These assemblies will count toward the five hours of required instruction for mental health and substance abuse. Schools are encouraged to follow the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 336 – Uniform Commercial Code SB 352 – Construction Liens CS/SB 518 – Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim and remove Trees CS/CS/CS/SB 706 – School Concurrency CS/SB 754 – Mobile Home Registration Periods  CS/CS/SB 1140 – Alarm Systems CS/SB 1526 – Public Records […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 2, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 336 – Uniform Commercial Code SB 352 – Construction Liens CS/SB 518 – Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim and remove Trees CS/CS/CS/SB 706 – School Concurrency […]

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $3.2 million to Okaloosa County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to expand roads, rail lines, and utility infrastructure at the Shoal River Ranch. Shoal River Ranch is an industrial mega site, and with this investment, it is expected to bring more than 11,000 jobs to […]

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the approval of $100 million for cancer research and care in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget, a $37 million increase over the current budget. Last year, the First Lady held a roundtable to announce the Governor’s proposal of this historic funding for Florida’s top […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 471 – Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County HB 927 – Downtown Crystal River Entertainment District, Citrus County CS/HB 1047 – Cedar Hammock Fire Control District, Manatee County CS/HB 1049 – Trailer Estates Fire Control District, Manatee County CS/HB 1097 – Florida […]