Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather

On January 9, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize resources available to impacted counties. In preparation for the severe weather, on Monday […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers the State of the State Address

On January 9, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of the State address below:   Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the Legislature, and fellow […]

MEMORANDUM

On January 9, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Tuesday, January 9, 2024 RE:                  Executive Order 24-03   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court

On January 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   Brennan Keeler, of Hobe Sound, to serve as Judge on the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Keeler has served as Legal Counsel for the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association since 2016. Previously, he served as an Assistant County […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights 2023 Administration Successes

On January 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez shared the many successes under her leadership over the past year. “I am humbled to continue serving Floridians in our second term in office and I am proud to work alongside our great Governor Ron DeSantis,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “I look forward to many more accomplishments in 2024.” […]

Florida Becomes First in the Nation to Have Canadian Drug Importation Program Approved by FDA

On January 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

~Florida will save up to $180 million in the first year alone~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the DeSantis administration received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) submitted this first-of-its-kind plan to safely import cheaper drugs from Canada to the FDA nearly […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $30 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary

On January 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $30 million in state funding to support six water quality projects in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. These projects will help address excess nutrients, which are known to contribute to increased algal blooms, by investing in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. “We have had remarkable success improving water quality […]