Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On April 25, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 10, 2022, to act on this bill. CS/CS/SB 524 – Election Administration ###

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Prizes for Winners of the Spring 2022 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students, Contest Extended to May 2nd

On April 25, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced prizes for the 2022 Florida Space Art Contest. Ten total winners will be selected, five from the K-2 and 3-5 categories. Each winner selected, and his or her teacher, will win two tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. One grand prize winner from each […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Create Lawful Congressional Districts and Remove Special Interest Carveouts

On April 22, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills passed by the Legislature during the Special Legislative Session that took place from April 19-21. These bills will establish the Congressional Districts of the state, abolish independent special districts that were created before 1968 and will revise the definition of a social media platform. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Floridians from Discrimination and Woke Indoctrination

On April 22, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7, to give businesses, employees, children and families tools to stand up against discrimination and woke indoctrination. The bill includes provisions to prevent discriminatory instruction in the workplace and in public schools and defines individual freedoms based on the fundamental truth that all […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $15.6 Million to 10 Florida Communities for Community Development

On April 22, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $15 million to ten Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and the Community Development Block Grant – CV (CDBG-CV) program. Additionally, when the review of the state’s budget is complete, $600,000 will be committed through the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to support the construction […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

On April 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Orange County Court and one to the Pinellas County Court.   Doug Walker, of Winter Garden, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court   Walker has served as an Associate Attorney at Bradford Cederberg, P.A. since 2019. Previously, he […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Three Bills from the Florida Legislature

On April 21, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 6, 2022, to act on these bills.   SB 2-C – The Congressional Districts of the State SB 4-C – Independent Special Districts SB 6-C – Social Media Platforms   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends Senator Manny Diaz Jr. as Education Commissioner

On April 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis recommended that Senator Manny Diaz Jr. be appointed as Education Commissioner by the State Board of Education following the departure of Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Sen. Diaz has served in the Florida Legislature since 2012, and has also been a teacher, coach, assistant principal and school administrator. Upon his […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 57-Day 2022 Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season

On April 21, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

DESTIN, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 57 days, the longest season since the state assumed management of red snapper and will include both a summer and fall season. Those fishing from private recreational vessels in state and federal waters in the Gulf and charter vessels […]