Projects support Florida Forever, the Rural & Family Lands Protection Program, and the Ocala to Osceola Wildlife Corridor Project Camp Blanding to Raiford Greenway Florida Forever Project | Photo by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron… Read Full Text
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed to strengthen protections for children against sexual crimes. “Florida has zero tolerance for criminals who exploit children,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Morteza “Mori” Hosseini and Fred Ridley to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.Morteza “Mori” HosseiniHosseini is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ICI Homes.… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 4007 - Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Martin CountyHB 4009 - St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority, St. Johns County…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jennifer Nicole and the reappointment of Nancy Gregoire, Jonathan Hage, Chris Pernicano, and Paul Tanner to the North Broward Hospital District.Jennifer NicoleNicole is a Shareholder… Read Full Text
WAKULLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of 300 new high-wage jobs in Wakulla County as a result of targeted infrastructure investments through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and the Rural Infrastructure Fund. These jobs will be created through the… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Arthur “Chip” Diehl III and Gary Harrod to the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.Arthur “Chip” Diehl IIIDiehl is the Managing Director for Diehl & Associates. He is a… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Luis Gonzalez Sr. and the reappointment of Nicholas Mulick to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.Luis Gonzalez Sr.Gonzalez is the Owner of Gonzalez Brothers Landscaping, Inc. He was… Read Full Text
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening Florida’s support systems for veterans and their families. With nearly 1.5 million veterans calling Florida home, the state continues to deliver for those who have… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills: CS/HB 777 - Offenses Involving ChildrenCS/CS/HB 1103 - Agency for Persons with DisabilitiesCS/CS/HB 1161 - Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 797 - Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home BedsHB 4015 - Broward County Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, Broward County…Read Full Text
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2025RE: Executive… Read Full Text
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters in Palm Beach Gardens, where he signed House Bill 929, legislation that enhances Florida’s commitment to the health and safety of its… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 687 - Driving and Boating OffensesCS/CS/HB 383 - Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers,…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills: CS/CS/HB 383 - Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers - 2025CS/…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 867 - Indemnification and Insurance Obligations of Commuter Rail Transportation ProvidersCS/CS/HB 531 - Public Education of Background Screening…Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his recommendation of Anastasios Kamoutsas to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education. The recommendation follows the appointment of Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., to serve as Interim President of the University of… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 551 - Fire PreventionCS/HB 733 - BrownfieldsHB 1123 - Sewer Collection Systems To view the House transmittal letter, click here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments.Branden Henderson, of Odessa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County CourtHenderson has worked as Counsel at First American Law Group since 2020. Previously, he was an… Read Full Text
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills: CS/CS/HB 531 - Public Education of Background Screening RequirementsCS/CS/HB 551 - Fire PreventionCS/HB 733 - BrownfieldsCS/HB 867…Read Full Text