Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Completion of the NASA Causeway Bridge Months Ahead of Schedule
March 18, 2025
Florida is even more prepared for NASA to move its HQ to the Space CoastTITUSVILLE, Fla.—Today, … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Labor Force Surpasses 11.1 Million in January 2025
March 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s labor force exceeded 11.1 million in January 2025, reinforcing the state’s economic strength. Job growth continued across most major industries, including manufacturing, which reached 430,800 jobs.… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards $2 Million to Manatee County Port Authority for Infrastructure Improvements at SeaPort Manatee Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
March 14, 2025
PALMETTO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $2 million to the Manatee County Port Authority through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee. This investment will fund the reconstruction and repaving of key… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
March 13, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court. Amanda Levy-Reis, of Bonita Springs, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court Levy-Reis has worked as a Staff… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Geraldine Thompson
March 11, 2025
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Senator Geraldine Thompson passed away at the age of 76. Senator Thompson served for nearly two decades in the Florida Legislature. She was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006 where she served until 2012. Senator Thompson was then elected to… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards $1.5 Million to Winter Haven Through the Job Growth Grant Fund to Expand Rail Access at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park
March 10, 2025
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $1.5 million to Winter Haven to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). This rail extension will help businesses expand operations in the… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Appoints Three to the Hernando County Housing Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jean Galbo and Patricia Goble and the reappointment of John Carroll to the Hernando County Housing Authority.Jean Galbo Galbo is a Realtor for Galbo Realty Association, Inc. She… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Collier County Housing Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Randolph Cash, Danielle Hudson, Joseph Murgalo Jr., and Lindsey Touchette to the Collier County Housing Authority.Randolph CashCash is currently retired and is the former President of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nancy Swift and the reappointment of Mary Chambers and James “Doc” Muir to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.Nancy Swift Swift is a self-employed Certified Public… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
March 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Thomas Hobbs and Brian McElfatrick to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.Thomas HobbsHobbs is the Chief of Staff of the Port of Tampa Bay. He is currently serving in the… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Lincoln Díaz-Balart
March 6, 2025
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentAnthony Rodriguez, Chair of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade County
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Governor DeSantis Highlights State Efforts to Promote Law and Order During Spring Break in Florida
March 6, 2025
MIAMI BEACH Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is directing state law enforcement agencies to provide additional personnel and assets to local entities to maintain law and order during spring break weeks.Florida Highway Patrol already began deploying… Read Full Text