TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Latest data confirms that Florida set a new all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors—an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023. This historic growth includes 130.65 million domestic travelers, 8.94 million overseas visitors, and 3.41… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments:Mark Robens, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit CourtRobens has been a Partner at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA since 2022. He has worked at… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 384 - Annexing State-owned LandsCS/SB 388 - Trust FundsCS/SB 678 - Pawnbroker Transaction FormsCS/SB 830 - Disposition of…Read Full Text
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1388, also known as the Boater Freedom Act, into law. This bill allows Florida boaters to be free from undue government interference in their enjoyment of Florida’s waters by preventing local bans on gas… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received and signed the following bills: CS/SB 1388 - VesselsHB 735 - Water Access FacilitiesTo view the Senate transmittal letter, click hereTo view the House transmittal… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills:CS/SB 1470 - School SafetyCS/CS/HB 113 - Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement OfficerCS/CS/HB 279 - False ReportingCS/CS/HB…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills: CS/CS/SB 1514 - Anaphylaxis in Public and Charter SchoolsCS/CS/SB 384 - Annexing State-owned LandsCS/CS/SB 1386 - Assault or Battery on a Utility…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received and signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 232 - Debt CollectionSB 7020 - A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review ActSB 7004 - A Review under the Open Government…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/CS/CS/SB 700 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesTo view the transmittal letter, click here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill:CS/CS/CS/SB 700 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesThe Governor has until May 21, 2025, to act on this bill.
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was invited by the U.S. Term Limits organization to travel and meet with legislative members of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate to encourage the passage of a resolution calling for term limits on members of… Read Full Text
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s leadership on immigration enforcement and announced that Florida is ready to do more.“Florida has led the nation on immigration enforcement, and we’re ready to do even more.” said Governor Ron DeSantis…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Lauren Blocker, of Ponte Vedra, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit CourtBlocker has served as a County Court Judge for… Read Full Text
MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his support for two bills passed by the Florida Legislature aimed at protecting Floridians from unauthorized chemical exposure and atmospheric manipulation.“Today I was in Miami to support SB 700, which bans local governments from… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Zack SmithSmith is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Renee Chiea and Alicia McShae and the reappointment of Kristen Gnage and James Millican to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.Renee Chiea Chiea is a… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Hawke Forbes and Weston Mann to the Baker County Development Commission. Hawke ForbesForbes is the Co-Owner of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home. Active in his community,… Read Full Text
New Disaster-Resilient Water Treatment Plant to Serve Key West and the Lower KeysKEY WEST, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of the Kermit H. Lewin Stock Island Reverse Osmosis Facility, a state-of-the-art seawater desalination water treatment plant designed… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell, and Dotti Groover-Skipper to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the… Read Full Text