Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments
November 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments:Lauren Sweet, of Stuart, to serve as Judge on the St. Lucie County CourtSweet has served as an Assistant General Counsel for the School Board of St. Lucie County since 2022.… Read Full Text
On Second Day of Trade Mission, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New International Trade Office to Open in Italy
November 12, 2024
VIAREGGIO, Italy—Today, Governor DeSantis announced a new SelectFlorida international trade development office will be opened in Italy in 2025. SelectFlorida currently has 18 international trade development offices in 16 countries worldwide. The new office will, among other… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis to Lead International Trade and Business Development Mission to Italy Next Week
November 8, 2024
The mission will grow opportunities in the transportation and logistics, aerospace and aviation, military and defense, life sciences, and health technologies industries.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—From Monday, November 11, to Friday, November 15, Governor Ron DeSantis will lead an… Read Full Text
Florida Continues to Break Tourism Records
November 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to be the country’s premier travel destination as it once again sets record-breaking visitation numbers in the third quarter of 2024. Preliminary estimates indicate that 34.6 million visitors traveled… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Alexis A. Lambert Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection
November 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis A. Lambert as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection.Alexis A. LambertAlexis A. Lambert currently serves as Chief of Staff of the Division of Bond Finance, a… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
November 12, 2024
ROME, Italy—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to grow the relationship between Italy and Florida. Both share common bonds, values, industry, and trade, and many Italian Americans call Florida home. Both are peninsulas with historic… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jason English as Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason English as Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective January 1, 2025.Jason EnglishEnglish is the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Cecil “Trey” Hightower as Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cecil “Trey” Hightower as Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective November 1, 2024.Cecil “Trey” HightowerHightower is the Jefferson… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Brad Embry as Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brad Embry as Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective January 1, 2025.Brad EmbryEmbry is the Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Amy Blackburn as Hernando County Tax Collector
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Amy Blackburn as Hernando County Tax Collector. This appointment is effective November 1, 2024.Amy BlackburnBlackburn is the Hernando County Tax Collector-Elect. Previously, she… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design.Ivette A. ArangoArango, of Coral Gables, is the Owner and Principal… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Derek Barrs to the School Board of Flagler County
October 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Derek Barrs to the School Board of Flagler County.Derek BarrsBarrs is the Associate Vice President for HNTB Corporation. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of… Read Full Text
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Winners of the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students
October 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced 12 finalists and two grand prize winners for the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest.“I am pleased to announce the finalists of the Third Annual Florida Space Art Contest,” said … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
October 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alyssa Beaubien as Chair, Kristen Inserra, and David “Colby” Roberts to the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region.Alyssa BeaubienBeaubien, of Tallahassee, is an Area… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority
October 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Marinan and the reappointment of Gordon Fornell and James Wood to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority.Robert MarinanMarinan, of Destin, is a Former Senior Manager of the Boeing… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Building Commission
October 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Garra and the reappointment of James “Jim” Batts, Donald Brown, and Rodney Hershberger to the Florida Building Commission.John GarraGarra, of Sunrise, is the President and Architect… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Investment in Marine Infrastructure to Support Recovery Through the Florida Disaster Fund
October 23, 2024
Governor DeSantis also announced discounts on fishing licenses and progress on Florida’s efforts to take over management of Red Snapper in the Atlantic.STEINHATCHEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $1,000,000 in funding from the Florida Disaster… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Gary Price to the Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Board of Directors
October 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Gary Price to the Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Board of Directors.Gary PricePrice, of Naples, is the Owner and Partner of… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton
October 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— This week, Governor Ron DeSantis visited areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and made announcements related to state efforts to facilitate recovery following the storm.In Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000,000 through the… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
October 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alexis Bakofsky, Colleen Bartlett, and Blake Shay and the reappointment of Jon Hawayek and Melissa Jordan to the Rare Disease Advisory Council.Alexis… Read Full Text