TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced 12 finalists and two grand prize winners for the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest. “I am pleased to announce the finalists of the Third Annual Florida Space Art Contest,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “Since the creation of the contest, we have received nearly 6,600 submissions, with a record-breaking number of submissions this year […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alyssa Beaubien as Chair, Kristen Inserra, and David “Colby” Roberts to the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region. Alyssa Beaubien Beaubien, of Tallahassee, is an Area Director of Tallahassee Young Life. She is a former Events and Programs Coordinator for Florida State University. Beaubien earned her […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Marinan and the reappointment of Gordon Fornell and James Wood to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority. Robert Marinan Marinan, of Destin, is a Former Senior Manager of the Boeing Company. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Marinan […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Garra and the reappointment of James “Jim” Batts, Donald Brown, and Rodney Hershberger to the Florida Building Commission. John Garra Garra, of Sunrise, is the President and Architect of Square One Architecture. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Building Owners and Managers Association […]

Governor DeSantis also announced discounts on fishing licenses and progress on Florida’s efforts to take over management of Red Snapper in the Atlantic. STEINHATCHEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $1,000,000 in funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to support the rebuilding of fishing and aquaculture […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— This week, Governor Ron DeSantis visited areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and made announcements related to state efforts to facilitate recovery following the storm. In Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support 20 Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Todd Panzer as Chair, Lola Gonzalez, and Brittney Morley to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.   Todd Panzer Panzer, of Ocala, is the Owner and Nurse Practitioner for Panzer Concierge Medicine. He currently serves as the Acting Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Panzer earned […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis Bakofsky, Colleen Bartlett, and Blake Shay and the reappointment of Jon Hawayek and Melissa Jordan to the Rare Disease Advisory Council.   Alexis Bakofsky Bakofsky is the Chief of Staff for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Previously, she served as the Deputy Communications Director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Bakofsky earned her bachelor’s degree in health science from the University […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Gary Price to the Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Board of Directors.   Gary Price Price, of Naples, is the Owner and Partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office Financial Consulting. He was appointed to the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. Price was previously elected as a City of Naples […]

SARASOTA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Tampa Bay to highlight Hope Florida and award $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be utilized by nonprofit organizations doing good work in storm-impacted communities. These donations will support organizations serving […]