Governor DeSantis Announces Successful First Year of State and Local Law Enforcement Interdiction Strike Force

On August 10, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced results from the successful first year of strike force efforts to interdict human smuggling and trafficking and the seizure of illegal weapons and illicit narcotics transported through the state. Over the last year, strike force interdiction efforts have resulted in thousands of felony charges, more than 40 human […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends State Attorney Monique Worrell for Neglect of Duty and Incompetence

On August 9, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit for neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime in her jurisdiction. Worrell’s practices and policies have too often allowed violent criminals to escape the full consequences of their criminal conduct, thereby endangering the innocent civilians of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lloyd “Jack” Husband III to the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners

On July 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lloyd “Jack” Husband III to the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners.   Lloyd “Jack” Husband III Husband, of Wewahitchka, is the President of Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc. He currently serves on the Gulf County Economic Development Administration and is a previous member of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board

On July 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment  of John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board.   John Rood Rood is Chairman of The Vestcor Companies and the former United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. He has served on numerous boards including the Board of Governors of the State […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County

On July 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Tammy Prince as Chair, Raymond Holt Jr., and April Tisher to the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County.   Tammy Prince Prince, of Newberry, is the Owner of Emerge, LLC. Active in her community, she is an executive board member for the PACE Center […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Commission on Ethics

On July 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Freddie Figgers and Ashley Lukis and the reappointment of Edwin Moore to the Florida Commission on Ethics.   Freddie Figgers Figgers is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Figgers Communication, Inc. He was recently appointed to the State Board of Administration’s Investment Advisory […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mark McQueen as Bay County’s Superintendent of Schools

On July 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark McQueen as Bay County’s Superintendent of Schools. This appointment is effective August 1, 2023.   Mark McQueen McQueen, of Panama City, is the City Manager for the City of Panama City. He is a veteran of the United States Army, retiring with the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Raymond Turner to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

On July 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Raymond Turner to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. This appointment is effective August 1, 2023.   Raymond Turner Turner, of Bradenton, is the Broker and Owner of Turner Services, LLC. A resident of Manatee County for over 20 years, he is active […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

On July 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor also announces awards from the Florida Disaster Fund to assist Hurricane Ian-impacted students TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlights the beginning of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, July 24, and runs for two weeks ending on Sunday, August 6. The sales tax holiday will allow families to save money […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers

On July 21, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robyn Barineau, Deborah Bell, Gary Pyott, and Dawn Warren to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers.   Robyn Barineau Barineau is the former Bureau Chief of Education and Testing at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Previously, she was the Deputy Director […]