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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, hosted a virtual meeting to hear from Christmas for Fosters, a Pinellas Park organization that supports foster children during Christmas. The First Lady and Cabinet also received updates regarding foster care and adoption in our state. “It was a […]
Key Biscayne, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $20 million investment into the protection and preservation of Biscayne Bay, a joint funding initiative between the State of Florida and Miami-Dade County. The Governor was joined at the announcement by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein. The […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released a video message to Floridians highlighting the first week of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, including the news that Florida was the first state in the nation to vaccinate residents of long-term care facilities. Additionally, the Governor met with small business owners and restaurant workers who shared their experiences […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pamela Payne to the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Pamela Payne Payne, of Jacksonville, is the Vice President of Northern Florida Recruiting and Consulting Services. Previously, she was a director and supervisor with Duval County Public Schools and a Human Relations Specialist with Hillsborough […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Claudia Vicencio and Tanya Kraus to the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Claudia Vicencio Vicencio, of Hollywood, is the Director for Clinical Services for Outpatient Behavioral Health at Memorial Healthcare System. She is a licensed marriage […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Andrew Koenig and Paul Kleponis to the Board of Physical Therapy. Andrew Koenig Koenig, of Jacksonville Beach, is the Center Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital and a licensed physical therapist. Previously, he was a physical therapist at Baptist Medical Center, Eastern New Mexico Medical […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Russell Hogan to the School Board of Sumter County. Russell Hogan Hogan, of Center Hill, is the President of R. Hogan Construction Inc. He served in and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was a certified […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nanette Rivera, Andy Hill and Dan Waters to the Big Cypress Basin Board. Nanette Rivera Rivera, of Marco Island, is a retired pharmaceutical executive who recently ended a 40-year career in the industry having held senior positions with companies such as Abbott Laboratories, Bristol […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Larry Thompson to the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board. Larry Thompson Thompson, of Bell, is the Vice President and Owner of Nature’s Source Products and the President and Owner of Straw America. Previously, he was President and Owner of Custom Pine Straw. […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michelle Williamson and Ashley Bell Barnett to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Michelle Williamson Williamson, of Dover, is the Manager of G&F Farms. She is a past member of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board and the Florida Farm […]
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