Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Craig Mateer to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

On March 1, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Craig Mateer to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Craig Mateer Mateer, of Orlando, is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CCM Capital Group and the former Chief Executive Officer of Bags, Inc. He is a member of the Florida State University Board of Trustees […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors

On March 1, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sonya Deen Hartley, Scott Ross and Cody Khan to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors. Sonya Deen Hartley Deen Hartley, of Tallahassee, is Vice President of Government Relations for JM Family Enterprises. Previously, she was a Senior Director with Diageo. Deen Hartley has volunteered […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls Highlight Proposed Legislation to Combat Foreign Influence and Corporate Espionage

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by House Speaker Chris Sprowls and members of the Florida House and Senate to highlight proposed legislation to combat foreign influence and corporate espionage in Florida. “For far too long, the Communist Party of China and other foreign adversaries have been deliberate in their economic infiltration […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Florida Professional Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Supporting First Lady DeSantis’ New Resiliency Initiative for Students

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida professional major league sports teams and organizations from across Florida are applauding Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for launching a new resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem solving. FOOTBALL Miami Dolphins  “It’s easy for everyone to get behind an […]

Major Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Unite to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Resiliency Initiative to Empower Florida Students

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Partnerships Include:  Orlando Magic, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, NASCAR, LPGA Athletes Endorsing Initiative Include: Tom Brady, David Beckham, Peyton Manning, Lou Holtz, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer, Crystal Thomas, Ali Marpet, Bryant McFadden, Mark Richt, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Awards to 12 Communities in Northwest Florida Impacted by Hurricane Michael

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $4.6 million in awards to communities in Northwest Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). In 2020, the Florida Legislature created a special appropriation for RIF projects in Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Fort Pierce

On February 25, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Fort Pierce, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at Spanish Lake Community in St. Lucie County. This new site will provide 2,300 Pfizer vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. This vaccination site will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, February […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

On February 25, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis announced the establishment of six COVID-19 vaccination sites to provide greater access to the vaccine in underserved populations in Broward, Duval, Leon, Miami-Dade, and Osceola counties. The Governor made this announcement at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, where one of the new sites is located. “I’m pleased to announce […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Hernando County

On February 24, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Brooksville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at High Point Community in Hernando County. This new site will provide 750 Pfizer vaccines per day, totaling 2,250 vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. Watch the press conference by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Florida […]