TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 3 – Online Protections for Minors To view the transmittal letters, click here. ###
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3, which prohibits children under the age of 14 from becoming social media account holders and allows 14- and 15-year-olds to become account holders with parental consent. “Social media harms children in a variety of ways,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “HB 3 gives parents a greater ability […]
LIVE OAK, Fla.—First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded five Suwannee, Madison, and Columbia County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: Pregnancy Care Center, First Baptist Church of Live Oak, Love in the Name of Christ of Suwannee County, Christian Service Center of Columbia County, and […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 7006 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/SB 1746 – Public Employees CS/SB 1526 – Local Regulation of Nonconforming and Unsafe Structures SB 818 – Military Leave CS/SB 474 – Public Records CS/CS/SB 224 – Citizen Volunteer Advisory Committees […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $9.5 million through Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative to bolster academic and private partnerships to safeguard Florida’s Coral Reef, which extends over 350 nautical miles from the Dry Tortugas to the St. Lucie Inlet. This funding will enhance coral recovery, including propagation and outplanting capacities critical to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Chris Spencer to become the next Executive Director of the State Board of Administration (SBA). Spencer is currently the Director of Policy and Budget for the Executive Office of the Governor. Spencer’s nomination will be brought before Governor DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise and outperforms the national rate by 0.8 percentage point. And while […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 330 – Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals CS/SB 7016 – Health Care SB 322- Public Records and Meetings SB 7018 – Health Care Innovation CS/CS/SB 1758 – Individuals with Disabilities To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 5, 2024, to act on these bills. SB 1512 – Controlled Substances SB 1720 – Marine Encroachment on Military Operations CS/HB 1415 – Peer Support for First Responders CS/CS/HB 1113 – Use of Lights and […]
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to quality health care, and fosters innovation in the industry. Spearheaded by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, ‘Live Healthy’ will enhance health care across Florida by offering new training opportunities, improving access to […]