Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 70-Day 2023 Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season

On May 4, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Longest recreational season on record since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper   PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2023 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 70 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper. The season includes both a 46-day summer season […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Two Bills

On May 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 1550 – Prescription Drugs CS/SB 1552 – Public Records   Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

On May 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.    Elizabeth Gibson, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court   Gibson has served as a Judge on the Orange County Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. Previously, she served […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Trade and Cultural Mission Trip Successfully Elevates Florida’s Ties with Japan, South Korea, Israel, and the United Kingdom

On May 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis led a delegation of state leaders and Florida businesses to Japan, South Korea, Israel, and the United Kingdom on an international trade and cultural mission organized in conjunction with Enterprise Florida and the Florida Department of State. The mission focused on building and […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Most Comprehensive Legislation in Florida History to Increase Accountability and Transparency for Prescription Drug Costs

On May 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

JUPITER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the most comprehensive reforms to Florida’s prescription drug market in state history. The Prescription Drug Reform Act codifies the Governor’s actions from last year to require accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen, empower consumers through increased choice among pharmacies, and create transparency in prescription drug price increases. More information is […]

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

On May 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature: CS/CS/SB 1550 – Prescription Drugs CS/SB 1552 – Public Records The Governor has until May 10, 2023, to act on these bills.   ###

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

On May 2, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 3 – Government and Corporate Activism Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Floridians’ Financial Future & Economic Liberty

On May 2, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Legislature answers Governor’s call to action to combat government- and corporate-sanctioned activism and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the corporatist environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement — a worldwide effort to inject woke political ideology across the financial sector, […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature  

On May 2, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. CS/CS/HB 3 – Government and Corporate Activism The Governor has until May 9, 2023, to act on this bill. ###

Governor DeSantis Signs Four Bills  

On May 1, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 269 – Public Nuisances CS/CS/HB 1297 – Capital Sexual Battery CS/CS/HB 1359 – Offenses Involving Fentanyl or Fentanyl Analogs CS/CS/HB 1627 – Pretrial Release and Detention Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###