TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/CS/HB 1365 – Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping   To view the transmittal letters, click here . ###

MIAMI— First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded six Miami-Dade and Broward County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: Harmony Development Center, Hope South Florida, Showering Love, Genesis Hopeful Haven, Propelling into Triumph, and Granada Church. “Through the Hope Florida Fund, we have the remarkable ability […]

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 to keep Florida’s streets safe. This legislation requires counties to ensure that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. “Florida will not allow homeless encampments to intrude on […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first rescue mission from Haiti with evacuees who were otherwise unable to return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. Florida brought 14 Floridians home from Haiti to Orlando Sanford International Airport via emergency flights coordinated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Watch Governor DeSantis’ […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Epstein and Jon Harrison to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees. Daniel Epstein, PhD Epstein is an Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University. Previously, he worked in the White House and in Congress. Epstein earned his bachelor’s degree in political […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 3, 2024, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/SB 224 – Citizen Volunteer Advisory Committees CS/SB 474 – Public Records SB 522 – Tallahassee Community College SB 818 – Military Leave CS/SB 1526 – Local Regulation […]

Winning artwork will be launched into space on an upcoming mission   TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the launch of the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest. Students in grades K–5 are encouraged to create an art piece inspired by the theme: Suit Up! Florida’s Space Suit of the Future.   “I am thrilled […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 1589 – Driving Without a Valid Driver License HB 1451 – Identification Documents CS/CS/SB 1036 – Reclassification of Criminal Penalties      To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.     ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills to combat illegal immigration in Florida. These bills also continue Florida’s efforts to maintain law and order and take proactive measures against illegal aliens who engage in criminal activity. To learn more, click here.   “The federal government has failed in its responsibility to secure our southern […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has launched a portal to collect information from Floridians and other Americans who may be trapped in Haiti. Gang violence and rapidly escalating instability has caused severe political unrest in Haiti, putting Americans in the country at risk. Floridians in Haiti or their family members can […]