4,500 Teachers Earn the Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement and Receive $3,000 Bonuses

On March 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here. ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s continued commitment to expanding civics education in Florida schools and announced that the first 4,500 teachers have completed the Civics Seal of Excellence endorsement course and will receive a $3,000 bonus. Enrollment for the course is at […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Next Steps in Florida’s First-In-The-Nation Approach to Create a Culture of Resiliency and Incentivize Parental Involvement in Schools

On March 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

To watch video, click here. Video courtesy of the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable at Florida State University to discuss Florida’s nation-leading efforts to reframe mental health education to focus on resiliency. Following the roundtable, the State Board of Education adopted the First Lady’s […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Expansion of Hope Florida to Harness the Generosity of Private Sector Entities

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

Walgreens is the first statewide partner and TECO is the first regional partner to join Hope Florida To watch First Lady Casey DeSantis’ full remarks, click here. Video courtesy of the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced an expansion of her Hope Florida initiative to provide private […]

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Kevin J. Carroll

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

TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development                         Nick Maddox, Chairman, Leon County Commissioners                         John Dailey, Mayor, Tallahassee FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Tuesday, March 21, 2023 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Kevin J. Carroll On March 15, 2023, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Kevin J. Carroll passed away at […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald Rubottom as Chair to the Public Employees Relations Commission

On March 20, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Rubottom as chair to the Public Employees Relations Commission. This appointment is effective March 27, 2023. Donald Rubottom Rubottom, of Tallahassee, was the Staff Director of the Public Integrity and Ethics Committee at the Florida House of Representatives. He was previously elected as an […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Protect Floridians from a Federally Controlled Central Bank Digital Currency and Surveillance State

On March 20, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor DeSantis’ first-in-the-nation proposal would amend Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code to explicitly prohibit the use of federal or foreign CBDC as money. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the Biden administration’s weaponization of the financial sector through a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).   The legislative proposal protects […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

On March 20, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the First Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lake County Court.   Steven Warrick, of Gulf Breeze, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Warrick has been a partner at Brooks, Warrick & Associates, P.A. since 2008. Previously, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee

On March 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alex Anderson, Dr. Rosemary Laird, Jason Lederman, and Stacy Plean and the reappointment of Corinne Labyak and Dr. Jonathan Weiss to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee.   Alex Anderson Anderson is the Vice President of Public Policy for the Florida Alzheimer’s Association. Previously, he […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Preston Farrior to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

On March 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Preston Farrior to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.   Preston Farrior Farrior, of Tampa, is the President of Cigar City Motors. He is a Council Member for the Florida Council of 100, Chairman of the Marketing Committee for the Florida Fish and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Ian

On March 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

FORT MYERS, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers to highlight recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. In the six months since Hurricane Ian made landfall, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has secured nearly $800 million in Public Assistance obligations at record speed, allowing Florida to generate nearly $1 billion in federal resiliency funds. […]