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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Belvin Perry Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees

November 21, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Belvin Perry Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees.Belvin Perry Jr.Perry is retired and previously served as a Personal Injury Attorney for Morgan… Read Full Text

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Congressman Andrew P. Ireland

November 15, 2024

TO:           Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development                 Bill Braswell, Chair of County Commissioners, Polk County                 Nathaniel… Read Full Text

On Final Day of Trade Mission, Governor DeSantis Oversees Second MOU Signing and Visits Florida-bound Leonardo Helicopters

November 15, 2024

MILAN, Italy—Today, Governor DeSantis presided over an MOU signing between Medical Microinstruments Inc., the University of South Florida, and Tampa General Hospital. This MOU is an agreement to work together to introduce cutting-edge, microrobotic surgical technology for… Read Full Text

On Fourth Day of Trade Mission, Governor Ron DeSantis Establishes New Commercial Partnerships Between Florida and Italy

November 14, 2024

MILAN, Italy—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis led the trade delegation on Day 4 of the mission to Italy. The day included opportunities to interact with startups and businesses in Northern Italy as well as several site visits. In Turin, Governor DeSantis gave remarks at the… Read Full Text

On Third Day of Trade Mission, Governor DeSantis Tours Ferrari Facility in Maranello and Oversees MOU Signing to Share Research

November 13, 2024

MARANELLO, Italy—Today, Governor DeSantis toured the Ferrari facility in Maranello, Italy. Later in Milan, the Governor oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Florida International University (FIU), Insightec, Inc. (a Florida-based company), and the… 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 Text

Governor 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 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 Text

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Second Annual Holiday Letters to Heroes During the Holiday Season

November 11, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, on Veterans Day, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the second annual ‘Holiday Letters to Heroes’ to encourage Florida’s K–8 students to write holiday letters to the men and women who are deployed or on state active duty in the Florida… Read Full Text

Governor 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

Governor 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 Text

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

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

Governor 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

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 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 Text