WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:Florida Seniors Thank Governor DeSantis for Publix Partnership

On April 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida was the first state in the nation to put Seniors First and prioritize residents 65 and older to receive a vaccine. This decision was part of Governor DeSantis’ data-driven approach to protect our state’s most vulnerable residents, as individuals over the age of 65 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Update on Piney Point; Meets with DEP and FDEM Leadership, Local Officials and Emergency Response Teams

On April 4, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Palmetto, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Manatee County to meet with state and local officials as Florida continues to mitigate the potential risk of uncontrolled discharges from Piney Point. The Governor has issued a State of Emergency in Manatee County to ensure proper resources are available for response and recovery. Governor DeSantis’ press […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Diana Taub to the State Retirement Commission

On April 2, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Diana Taub to the State Retirement Commission. Diana Taub Taub, of Pembroke Pines, is a retired teacher and administrator with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She has been involved with the Florida Association of School Administrators, National Association of Secondary School Administrators and the Association […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Medicine

On April 2, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Wasylik, Maria Garcia, Nicholas Romanello, Ravi Chandra and Wael Barsoum to the Board of Medicine. Michael Wasylik Wasylik, of Tampa, is a medical doctor and board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is a member of the Hillsborough County Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, American […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Inland Navigation District Board of Commissioners

On April 2, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Randy Stapleford, Stephen Boehning, Carl Blow and Buddy Davenport to the Florida Inland Navigation District Board of Commissioners. Randy Stapleford Stapleford, of Palm Coast, is a retired United States Navy Captain who served for 35 years as an Aviator, Attaché, Director and Commanding Officer […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Board of Directors

On April 2, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Antoinette Appell, Robert Dean and Nicholas Mulick to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Board of Directors. Antoinette Appell Appell, of Key Colony Beach, is a former Monroe County School District Paraprofessional who has served on the Florid Keys Aqueduct Authority Board of Directors since […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services

On April 2, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Andrew Clark, Sanjena Clay, Christian Jensen, John Williams and Jay Lyons to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. Andrew Clark Clark, of Ocala, is the Chief Customer Officer at Foundation Partners Group. He is a member of the International Cemetery, Cremation and […]