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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Recognize Black History Month Art, Essay, and Educator Contest Winners
February 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student art and essay contest and educator awards. This year’s theme is Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success. The Black… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Accomplishments of Florida State Guard
February 27, 2025
STARKE, Fla.—Today, at Camp Blanding, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted many impressive accomplishments of the Florida State Guard in the short time they’ve been established.“We re-established the Florida State Guard in 2022 to act as a force multiplier for state, local, and… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
February 26, 2025
TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: John Waters, of Lakeland, to serve as Judge on the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Waters is the Owner of Waters Law, P.A. Previously, he was an Associate at Lopez and… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces the Groundbreaking of I-75 Expansion in Ocala as Part of Moving Florida Forward Initiative
February 25, 2025
OCALA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the groundbreaking of over 31 miles of new auxiliary lanes to be added to I-75, from State Road 44 in Wildwood to State Road 326 in Ocala. This latest Moving Florida Forward project has been fully funded and is beginning… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida DOGE Efforts
February 24, 2025
Florida DOGE to Further Eliminate State Government Waste, Save Taxpayers Money, and Ensure Accountability in FloridaTAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Florida State Department of Governmental… Read Full Text
NOTE TO PRESS: Executive Order Number 25-44 Ensuring Government Efficiency
February 24, 2025
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Monday, February 24, 2025RE: Executive Order Number 25-44 Ensuring Government Efficiency… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Roy Smith to the School Board of Gilchrist County
February 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Roy Smith to the School Board of Gilchrist County.Roy SmithSmith is the Owner of Smith’s Septic Tank Service, Inc. Active in his community, he previously served as a member of the Gilchrist… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Florida Inland Navigation District
February 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Cathy Chapman and Michael Kennedy to the Florida Inland Navigation District.Cathy ChapmanChapman is the General Manager at Fernandina Harbor Marina managed by Oasis Marinas, LLC.… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics
February 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Tina DescovichDescovich is the Co-Founder of Moms for Liberty. She was previously elected to the School Board of Brevard… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lynda Kirker to the St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District Board of Commissioners
February 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lynda Kirker to the St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District Board of Commissioners. Lynda KirkerKirker is currently retired and previously served as the Chief Financial… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill
February 20, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:SB 2-B - Immigration To view the transmittal letter, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Chief Charles Broadway to the State Immigration Enforcement Council
February 19, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chief Charles Broadway to the State Immigration Enforcement Council.Chief Charles BroadwayChief Broadway is the Chief of Police for the Clermont Police Department. Previously, he served as… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Memoranda of Agreement between Florida Law Enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
February 19, 2025
FDLE, FWC, and Florida State Guard Will Be Trained to Execute 287(g) Deportation FunctionsTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed Florida law enforcement to… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
February 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Max Glober and Donald “Donnie” Horner III to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Max GloberGlober is the Vice President of Marketing at First Coast Energy, LLP. Active in his… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine
February 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jason Comerford, Anthony Oliverio, and Gretchen Saunders to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine. Jason Comerford, DCComerford is the Owner of Sports Chiropractic, Health, and Rehab in… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors
February 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors. Jeanette NuñezNuñez is the Interim President of Florida International University. She previously served as the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Tara Ezzell to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees
February 14, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Tara Ezzell to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees. Dr. Tara EzzellDr. Ezzell is a Partner and Dermatologist at Dermatology Associates. Active in her community,… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement and Firefighters in Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
February 14, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26. "We support the men and women who keep our streets… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees
February 14, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, , Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nellie Lupoli and the reappointment of Randall “Randy” Dye, Lloyd Freckleton, and Robert Lloyd to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees. Randall “Randy” Dye… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees
February 14, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Joel Rudman, Edward Fleming, Andrew Hobbs, and Zachary Smith to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees.Dr. Joel RudmanDr. Rudman is the Family… Read Full Text