TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 1203 – Homeowners’ Associations CS/HB 1259 – Providers of Cardiovascular Services CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic Enforcement HB 7009 – OGSR/Mental Health Treatment and Services HB 7085 – Sickle Cell Disease CS/SB 1350 – Salvage CS/CS/SB 1456 – Counties Designated as Areas of Critical State […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Simone Marstiller and Brent Johnson to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. Simone Marstiller Marstiller is Of Counsel at Gunster, Yoakley, Stewart P.A. She has a history of public service, previously serving as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Florida Department of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel Bean and the appointment of Patrick Kilbane to the Jacksonville Port Authority. Daniel Bean Bean is Of Counsel at Smith Gambrell Russell. A veteran of the United States Navy, he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for K9s for Warriors, the Treasurer of the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lemercier Alfred, Lesley Bateman, Ralene Graham, Leslie Long, and Dawn Stark to the Hardee County Housing Authority. Lemercier Alfred Alfred, of Wauchula, is currently retired. Previously, he served as a laborer for EchoTech Environmental, LLC. A resident of Hardee County for over 20 years, Alfred will […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 14, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 923 – Wills and Estates HB 521 – Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and Liabilities CS/HB 103 – Public Records CS/HB 983 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 1267 – […]

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge® is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. Starting today, those interested in participating in the 2024 Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 775 – Surrendered Infants CS/HB 855 – Dental Services CS/CS/HB 1049 – Flood Disclosure in the Sale of Real Property CS/HB 1093 – Florida Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act CS/HB 1161 – Verification of Eligibility for Homestead Exemption CS/CS/SB 808 – Treatment by […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 59 – Provision of Homeowners’ Association Rules and Covenants CS/HB 141 – Economic Development CS/CS/CS/HB 149 – Continuing Contracts CS/HB 293 – Hurricane Protections for Homeowners’ Associations CS/HB 481 – Building Construction Regulations and System Warranties CS/HB 535 – Low-voltage Alarm System Projects […]

TO:               Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:         Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:          Friday, May 24, 2024 RE:               Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Crawford, Wesley Maul, and Staci Sims to the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.   Brian Crawford Crawford, of Gainesville, is the Founder and Principal at Concept Companies. He is a current board member of Flagler Hospital Health Services and Lacerta Therapeutics. Crawford attended […]