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, 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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. […]

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Partnership with Local Churches

On January 10, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Lynn Haven, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the Lynn Haven Senior Center to highlight COVID-19 vaccination sites at seven locations across the state in partnership with local churches. Watch the Governor’s event by clicking HERE. On Monday, Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets

On January 12, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Panama City Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of the state’s partnership with Publix to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites at select Publix locations in Florida. The Governor announced the expansion of this partnership at Publix Super Markets in Niceville and Panama City Beach. New Vaccination sites will be established at 26 select Publix […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets

On January 13, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Naples, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of the state’s partnership with Publix to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites at select Publix locations in Florida. The Governor announced the expansion of this partnership at Publix Super Markets in Ponte Vedra Beach and Naples. New vaccination sites will be established at 40 select Publix […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets

On January 19, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Jupiter, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of the state’s partnership with Publix to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites at an additional 137 Publix locations. The Governor announced the expansion of this partnership at Publix Super Markets in Jupiter, Cape Coral and Rockledge. New vaccination sites will be established at Publix pharmacies throughout six counties: […]