Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $5 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

On December 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $5 million through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant to expand opportunities for teacher apprenticeships in Florida. This program strengthens the state’s teacher pipeline by creating a no-cost apprenticeship pathway to the teaching profession, and will help more than 200 teachers per year become […]

Florida Ranked #1 by Lightcast for Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce for Second Year in a Row

On December 8, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Today, Lightcast released the 2023 Talent Attraction Scorecard, ranking Florida as the #1 state in the nation for attracting and developing a talented workforce for the second year in a row. The Talent Attraction Scorecard evaluates states based on job growth, education attainment, regional competitiveness and migration data. “It is no surprise that Lightcast has named Florida the number one […]

MEMORANDUM

On December 6, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                  Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and                          Development FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Wednesday, December 6, 2023 RE:                […]

MEMORANDUM

On December 5, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                 Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:           Tuesday, December 5, 2023 RE:                Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Donna Storter Long On Friday, December […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

On December 5, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion less than the current year budget, with $16.3 billion in reserves, leaving ample resources for any unforeseen economic issues. Florida has experienced record […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Keith Pearson as Sheriff of St. Lucie County

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was notified of Sheriff Ken Mascara’s retirement effective close of business on December 1, 2023. To ensure law enforcement operations continue without delay, the Governor announced the appointment of Keith Pearson as Sheriff of St. Lucie County.   Keith Pearson Pearson is a Lieutenant with the St. Lucie […]