Press Releases

Updates on Gulf Winter Weather System and State Preparedness

January 22, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Very slick and icy conditions can be expected today throughout North Florida as precipitation has fallen, accumulated and frozen over. Any wet spots that do not thaw today could refreeze Thursday morning. Residents should exercise extreme caution if they must… Read Full Text

Updates on Gulf Winter Weather System and State Preparedness

January 21, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on state preparedness efforts ahead of the incoming Winter Storm.Governor… Read Full Text

NOTE TO PRESS: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 25-13 (Emergency Management-Gulf Winter Weather System)

January 20, 2025

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposals for Immigration Special Session

January 15, 2025

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida’s upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mandate to combat illegal immigration. “Florida is ready… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Establish Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor

January 14, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis established the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor to oversee and administer the growing Hope Florida Pathway to Prosperity Initiative. Established in 2021, Hope Florida is a… Read Full Text

NOTE TO PRESS: Proclamation Issued January 13, 2025

January 14, 2025

TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025RE: Proclamation Issued January 13, 2025
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MEMORANDUM: Inauguration Day Flag Order, January 20, 2025

January 14, 2025

TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025RE: Inauguration Day Flag Order, January 20, 2025
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dan Giordano to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

January 13, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dan Giordano to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.Dan GiordanoGiordano, of Orlando, is the Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development for Rosen Hotels and… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces School Choice Success

January 10, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida has surpassed 500,000 students participating in Florida’s school choice scholarship program. Additionally, more than 30,000 students are participating in the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program, with an… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Everglades Restoration, Calls for More Authority for Florida to Execute the CERP

January 9, 2025

JUNO BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced updates on Florida’s efforts to restore the Everglades and enhance the supply and quality of the state’s water resources, unveiling key budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Governor also highlighted Florida’s… Read Full Text

Florida’s 2023-2024 Graduation Rate Breaks State Record at 89.7%

January 9, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate rose to 89.7 percent during the 2023-2024 school year, an increase of 1.7 percentage points over last year, exceeding the pre-pandemic rate of 86.9% for the 2018-2019 school year.… Read Full Text

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Buddy MacKay

January 9, 2025

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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

January 8, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Rachael Loukonen, of Estero, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit CourtLoukonen has worked as a Shareholder at Cheffy Passidomo, P.A. since 2019. Previously… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees

January 6, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul Bailey, Gates Garcia, Adam Kissel, Scott Yenor, and Chris Young to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Paul BaileyBailey is an Attorney for Welton Law Firm.… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees

January 6, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Joseph Jacquot and Charles Kesler to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Joseph JacquotJacquot is a Shareholder of Gunster Law Firm and an Adjunct Professor at… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees

January 3, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nick Primrose, Tammy “Chereese” Stewart, and Cyrus Zomorodian and the reappointment of Willard “Jud” Sapp Jr. to the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees. Nick… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the University of Florida Board of Trustees

January 3, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Richard Cole and Rahul Patel to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. These appointments are effective January 7, 2025.Richard ColeCole is a Managing Partner of Cole… Read Full Text