Governor Ron DeSantis Demands Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law

On April 1, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Titusville, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis demanded that the Biden Administration rescind its recent executive action allowing criminal aliens to go free. These dangerous and reckless policies jeopardize the health, security and wellbeing of Florida communities. The Governor called on the federal government to return to the rule of law and ensure the transfer of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal of $1,000 Bonuses for Florida’s Principals and Teachers

On March 31, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Palm Harbor, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to provide $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time classroom teachers for grades Pre-K through 12th grade in Florida. The funding for the bonuses would be $216 million from the third round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). The proposal […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Progress of Old Tamiami Trail Roadbed Removal Project

On March 30, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the advancement of an important Everglades restoration project to remove over five miles of roadbed from Old Tamiami Trail. Removing the roadbed improves the volume of water flowing south through the Everglades and supports reducing harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries. This […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments

On March 30, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced three new judicial appointments to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, the Nineteenth Circuit Court, and the Orange County Court. Carrie Ann Wozniak, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal Wozniak has been a partner at Akerman LLP, a top […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Mark Rains as Florida’s Next Chief Science Officer

On March 30, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Rains as the state of Florida’s next Chief Science Officer (CSO). Joining the Governor and Dr. Rains for the announcement were Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault P.E., South Florida Water Management District […]