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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 Coast
TITUSVILLE, 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

MEMORANDUM: 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

Governor 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 Text

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Lincoln Díaz-Balart 

March 6, 2025

TO:           Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
                 Anthony 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

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Call to Protect Patient Freedom and Permanently Ban mRNA Mandates in Florida

March 5, 2025

TAMPA Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis called on the CDC to stop recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Additionally, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to make permanent the state… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

March 4, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the 2025 State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Welcomes SpaceX’s Starship Operations to Florida

February 3, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis welcomed SpaceX’s decision to bring Starship launch capacities and processing operations to Florida. Starship will be the first rapidly and fully reusable launch vehicle in history, designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County

February 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Allison Richards and the reappointment of Richard “Paul” Mitchell and George “Mark” O’Bryant to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. Allison RichardsRichards is the… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Geri Atkinson-Hazelton to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission

February 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Geri Atkinson-Hazelton to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission. Geri Atkinson-HazeltonAtkinson-Hazelton is currently retired and previously served as the General… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors

February 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan “Fizzle” Fay and Will Rodriguez and the reappointment of Jeffrey Cathey to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. Board of Directors.Jonathan “Fizzle” Fay Fay is the Director of… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County

February 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carmine Izzo Jr., Amy Longar, Candice Loupe, Andrew Treadwell, and Melanie Wiles to the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County.Carmine Izzo Jr.Izzo is the Deputy Chief of the… Read Full Text

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees

February 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Larry Antonucci and the reappointment of Robbie Roepstorff to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees.  Dr. Larry AntonucciDr. Antonucci is the President and… Read Full Text