Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
June 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Graci McGillicuddy, May Mann Jennings, and Penny Thompson 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 TextState of Florida Signs MOU with South Korean Research Agency to Promote Information Sharing on Harmful Algal Blooms
June 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research to strengthen international collaboration on… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives 25 Bills from the Florida Legislature
June 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 22, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/HB 755 – Canaveral Port District, Brevard County
HB 823 – North Okaloosa Fire… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
June 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/CS/HB 385 – Safe Exchange of Minor Children
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Unveils Hope Florida Resources for Law Enforcement
June 5, 2024
Florida law enforcement will be able to offer help and hope to Floridians through Hope Florida.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the state to highlight new… Read Full Text
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Water Safety for Floridians
June 5, 2024
ORMOND BEACH, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted resources, education, and… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Disaster Preparation Sales Tax Holiday
June 4, 2024
~Governor also awards $7.5 million to continue Hurricane Ian recovery~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Concurrent to the start of the 2024 hurricane season, Governor Ron DeSantis today urged residents to take advantage of the 14-day sales tax holiday for disaster preparation supplies. Governor… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eight Bills
May 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/HB 1203 – Homeowners' Associations
CS/HB 1259 – Providers of Cardiovascular Services
CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic Enforcement
HB 7009 – OGSR/Mental Health Treatment and Services
HB… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County
May 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Simone Marstiller and Brent Johnson to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County.Simone MarstillerMarstiller is Of Counsel at Gunster, Yoakley, Stewart P.A. She has a history of… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Jacksonville Port Authority
May 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel Bean and the appointment of Patrick Kilbane to the Jacksonville Port Authority.Daniel BeanBean is Of Counsel at Smith Gambrell Russell. A veteran of the United States Navy, he… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Hardee County Housing Authority
May 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lemercier Alfred, Lesley Bateman, Ralene Graham, Leslie Long, and Dawn Stark to the Hardee County Housing Authority.Lemercier AlfredAlfred, of Wauchula, is currently retired. Previously,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 10 Bills from the Florida Legislature
May 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 14, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/HB 923 – Wills and Estates
HB 521 – Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and… Read Full Text
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Registration Is Open for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge ®
May 30, 2024
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge® is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Nine Bills
May 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 775 – Surrendered Infants
CS/HB 855 – Dental Services
CS/CS/HB 1049 – Flood Disclosure in the Sale of Real Property
CS/HB 1093 – Florida Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Nine Bills
May 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 59 – Provision of Homeowners' Association Rules and Covenants
CS/HB 141 – Economic Development
CS/CS/CS/HB 149 – Continuing Contracts
CS/HB 293 – Hurricane Protections for… Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM
May 24, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Development and ManagementFROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
May 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stephanie Kopelousos and Joe Nunziata to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.Stephanie Kopelousos
Kopelousos is the District Administrator of the Central Florida Tourism… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
May 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Crawford, Wesley Maul, and Staci Sims to the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.Brian Crawford
Crawford, of Gainesville, is the Founder and Principal at… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 27 Bills from the Florida Legislature
May 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 5, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/HB 141 – Economic Development
CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic Enforcement… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments
May 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions:Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission
Tara Tedrow, of Windermere, is a shareholder at Lowndes Law. She earned… Read Full Text