Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Miami Hard Rock Stadium is Opening as the First State-Supported Vaccination and Testing Site

On January 6, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Miami Gardens, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Hard Rock Stadium is opening as the first state operated COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site. The Miami Hard Rock site began administering the first doses of the vaccine today as a soft launch and will open fully on Friday, January 8. Watch the Governor’s announcement by clicking HERE. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Two New Vaccination Sites Operated by Sacred Heart Hospital

On January 6, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Pensacola, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced two new vaccination sites operated by Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital – one at Pensacola’s Olive Baptist Church, and the other at the Milton Community Center. The Governor was joined at the event by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, state Senator Doug Broxson and state Representatives Alex Andrade and Michelle […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership with Publix to Open COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

On January 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Ocala, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) have partnered with Publix Supermarkets to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites. Governor DeSantis made this announcement at the first Publix vaccination site in Ocala. Through a partnership with FDEM and FDOH, Publix is receiving 15,000 doses […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Four New Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations and Prioritize Seniors

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

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four new actions the state is taking to continue its proactive approach to increase vaccinations and reaffirmed his commitment of putting Florida’s Seniors first. The Governor made the announcement during visits to Orlando Health in Seminole County and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Governor DeSantis’ press conference at Orlando […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Four New Actions to Increase Vaccinations, Reaffirms Commitment to Putting Florida “Seniors First”

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

Longwood, Fla. – Today, during a press conference at Orlando Health in Seminole County, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four new actions the state is undertaking as it enters the fourth week of a proactive approach to increase vaccinations, especially for Floridians 65 and older. Governor DeSantis said, “Florida is putting Seniors First and I’m pleased […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Week Three Update of COVID-19 Vaccine Plan and Affirms Florida’s Commitment to Prioritizing Seniors 65+

On December 30, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Governor joined by Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner and the Palm Beach County Department of Health to kick off vaccinations for 300 senior residents at Kings Point Delray Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Kings Point in Delray Beach to provide an update regarding Week Three of Florida’s vaccine distribution […]

Governor Ron DeSantis, Hospital CEOs Announce Distribution Plan for Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Recognize Statewide Progress on Vaccine Distribution

On December 29, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida’s distribution plan for this week’s allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor also recognized statewide progress on vaccine distribution. “Thanks to our state’s strong partnership with the federal government and Florida hospitals, more than 146,000 individuals have been vaccinated in Florida, including front-line health […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Major Mental Health Accomplishments Achieved in 2020

On December 22, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis reflected on the administration’s major mental health accomplishments achieved in 2020. From the beginning of the administration, First Lady DeSantis has prioritized mental health and substance abuse awareness, crafting bold initiatives, raising the bar for all involved in policymaking related to the continuum of care and leveraging […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Administration’s Major Accomplishments of 2020

On December 22, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the efforts his administration has taken on behalf of Floridians over the past year. Governor Ron DeSantis said, “This has been a year of challenges, but it has also been a year of historic feats, innovation and resiliency. With record investments in education and the environment, continued […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights 2020 Administration Successes

On December 22, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez highlighted the 2020 Administration successes under her leadership across public health, census, space, human trafficking and various other areas. “This year was largely shaped by an unprecedented global health crisis. We continue to work collaboratively with local, state, and national leaders, organizations and entities to address COVID-19 […]