Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package

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

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law his third consecutive anti-crime, pro-public safety legislative package. The bills enacted by the Governor strengthen pre-trial detention and push back against “bail reform” efforts that have made other states significantly less safe, increase sentences for drug traffickers that target children, and subject child rapists to the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $1.5 Million to Accelerate Flood Recovery Efforts in Southeast Florida

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million in grant awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support the efforts of non-profit and faith-based organizations engaged in flood recovery efforts in Southeast Florida. Today’s announcement is in addition to the request and approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that will provide a wide range […]

Governor DeSantis Receives Three Bills from the Florida Legislature

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 8, 2023, to act on these bills. 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 ###