Hialeah, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in 13 counties across Florida, including 67 in Miami-Dade County. The Governor made this announcement at a Navarro Discount Pharmacy location in Hialeah where he […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of four COVID-19 vaccination sites in partnership with the federal government in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. These sites will open on March 3 and will operate 7 days per week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Each site will administer 2,000 vaccines per day. Additionally, each […]
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new measures to safeguard the sanctity of Florida elections. The Governor’s announcement reaffirms his commitment to the integrity of every vote and the importance of transparency in Florida elections. “Last November, Florida held the smoothest, most successful election of any state in the country,” said […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The appointment is effective Monday, February 22, 2021. “I’m pleased to appoint Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Julie […]
Florida approaching 2 million seniors vaccinated Largo, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s homebound senior vaccination program during a visit to the home of Vern and Dottie Cummings in Largo where Vern, a WWII veteran, received his COVID-19 vaccine. Florida’s homebound senior vaccination program is an effort between the Florida Department of Health and […]
Pinellas Park, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of an additional vaccination site in Pinellas Park. This new site will provide 3,000 vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. In addition to the vaccination site in Pinellas Park, the Governor announced another state-supported vaccination site will be […]
Lakewood Ranch, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the establishment of a new senior living community vaccination event in Lakewood Ranch to bolster vaccine distribution in Manatee County. The State of Florida continues to make significant strides for vaccine accessibility for those 65 and older, as well as frontline health care workers. Vaccination sites in […]
$10 million to support the expansion of local registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs Tallahassee, Fla. – Registered Apprenticeship is a time tested training model to help residents upskill and acquire a nationally recognized postsecondary credential of value, while ensuring for higher earnings. Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education, Richard Corcoran, are excited to announce the […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Representative Fiona McFarland to highlight proposed legislation that would increase data privacy and security and uphold the rights of Floridians over major technology companies. Today’s announcement is another important step to safeguard Floridians against the often-unchecked power of “Big Tech,” and […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the publication of the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide. The Guide updates the programs, policies and benefits Florida provides for our servicemembers, their families and military veterans. “The Florida Military Friendly Guide reflects Florida’s consistent commitment to our military installations, servicemembers, their families and veterans,” said Governor […]