TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Adria Starkey to the Florida Prepaid College Board.   Adria Starkey Starkey, of Naples, is the Collier County President of FineMark National Bank and Trust. Previously, she was Chief Operating Officer of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. Starkey serves on the board of The HealthCare […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment Eugene Lamb, Jr. to the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees.   Eugene Lamb, Jr. Lamb, of Midway, is a retired teacher who taught in Leon, Gadsden, and Volusia County Schools for over 30 years and is a veteran of the United States Army. He is […]

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court, replacing retiring Justice R. Fred Lewis. Justice Lagoa is the first Hispanic woman in history to serve on the Florida Supreme Court. Her appointment is effective immediately. “Justice Lagoa’s proven commitment to upholding […]

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the appointment of Gregory Tony as Sheriff of Broward County. Tony, a former Coral Springs Police Sergeant, will serve as Broward County’s first African-American Sheriff. “The people of Broward County deserve accountable, competent leaders who can safeguard our communities,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Gregory Tony […]

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Luck was sworn in by recently appointed Justice Barbara Lagoa. Justice Luck was surrounded by family and friends during the announcement at Scheck Hillel Community School. “It is a great privilege for […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Carlos Muñiz, of Tallahassee, to the Florida Supreme Court. The announcement marks the second Hispanic justice appointed by Governor DeSantis to the bench and makes Justice Muñiz the first Nicaraguan-American to serve on the Florida Supreme Court. The appointment also marks Governor DeSantis’ third appointment to the […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State. Lee has extensive judicial and legal experience and was appointed by former Governor Rick Scott to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, where she was subsequently unchallenged […]

Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chauncey Goss to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District. “It’s time for a fresh start and new leadership to ensure the protection of our water resources,” said Governor DeSantis. “I’m pleased to announce my appointment of Chauncey to the Board of […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Satter to serve as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS). “I’m pleased to announce that Jonathan Satter will lead the Department of Management Services as its next Secretary,” said Governor DeSantis. “With his extensive experience in real estate development […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Noah Valenstein to serve as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “I’m pleased to announce that I have appointed Noah Valenstein to continue to lead the Department of Environmental Protection,” said Governor DeSantis. “Noah has led DEP with distinction and has played an […]