TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Deidra Pettis as Washington County Supervisor of Elections.   Deidra Pettis Pettis, of Chipley, is an E911 Assistant for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. She has been employed in public service for over 15 years. Pettis attended Northwest Florida State College.   […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $8.7 million to nine small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for housing and community development activities. This builds upon more than $87 million invested in 123 community development projects for Florida communities since 2019.   “I […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Beruff and Jamie Shelton to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors.   Carlos Beruff Beruff is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Home Gulf Coast, Inc. He previously served as Chair of the Constitution Revision Commission and was a […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   Michael Hooi, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Judge Hooi has served as a Hillsborough County Court Judge since 2021. Previously, he worked as an Associate Attorney at Stichter, Riedel, Blain […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $375,000 to Chipola College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to increase workforce training opportunities that support Florida’s automotive industry. This award will fund the purchase and installation of up-to-date training equipment for the Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics program. To watch the full video, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6.4 million has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia. One hundred and sixty-one businesses have been approved to receive these funds to bridge the gap while they await other long-term funding such as insurance […]