TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis visited with survivors and first responders in Big Bend counties impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The Governor was joined by Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly to tour Keaton Beach, meet with first responders and visited the business resource site, established by FloridaCommerce in […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that six additional counties have been approved to be included in the Major Disaster Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), bringing the total to 13 eligible counties. Residents in Citrus, Colombia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison Pasco, Suwannee, and Taylor counties can apply for […]

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates about the Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts while visiting a Point of Distribution established by the Florida State Guard at Suwannee Riverside Elementary School. He was joined by Florida State Guard Lieutenant Tom Fabricio and Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. Governor DeSantis’ remark can be […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Madison County and Suwannee County to distribute food and meet with first responders and linemen who are part of the Hurricane Idalia response. The Governor visited a Point of Distribution Site that is being operated by the Florida State Guard. The Governor also visited the Busy Bee […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia, including the issuance of an emergency order by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to protect policyholders impacted by the storm. Additional announcements include the approval of a fifth property insurer since March and the approval of 202,399 additional takeout requests […]

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates about the Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts at the State Emergency Operations Center. He was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, and Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. Governor DeSantis’ Emergency Order can be […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $20 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in the following counties, including sole […]