Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Ten Bill
May 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Friday, May 17, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 1305 – Residential Tenancies
CS/HB 415 – Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Website
CS/CS/CS/HB 275 – Offenses Involving Critical Infrastructure
HB 191 – Town… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Samuel Giles to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel Giles to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee.Dr. Samuel GilesDr. Giles, of St. Johns, is the Co-Founder, Medical Director, and a Neurologist at Memory Treatment… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Breaking Tourism Numbers
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that tourism to Florida has reached unprecedented levels, solidifying Florida's status as the premier destination for travelers worldwide. Revised figures for 2023 show that Florida welcomed more than 140.6 million… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chambers, Stephen Hammond, James “Doc” Muir, Kathryn Ovide, Mary Spottswood, Erica Sterling, Lesley Thompson, and Richard Toppino to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.Mary Chambers, EdD… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert “Chip” Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority.Edward BielarskiBielarski is the former General Manager… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners.Lisa YeagerYeager is the Owner and Partner of Boating Enterprises of Florida, LLC. Previously, she was the Foundation… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills
May 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/HB 1645 – Energy Resources
CS/CS/HB 1331 – Commodities Produced by Forced Labor
HB 7071 – Foreign Investments by the State Board of AdministrationTo view the transmittal… Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 14, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Development and ManagementFROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 24-95 (Amending Executive Order 24-94, Emergency Management – May North Florida Tornadoes)
May 13, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Monday, May 13, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Actions to Combat Human Trafficking and Support Survivors
May 13, 2024
CORAL GABLES, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional actions in Florida to stop human trafficking. The governor will approve $4.9 million in the 2024–2025 budget to expand access to emergency beds for victims of human trafficking and provide additional support… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.3 Million to Florida’s Military Communities
May 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $2.3 million through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. These awards will bolster Florida’s military communities by supporting infrastructure projects and economic development of their surrounding… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
May 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:HB 7063 – Anti-human Trafficking
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
MEMORANDUM
May 10, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Friday, May 10, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
The Office of Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Recovery Efforts Following Severe Weather in North Florida
May 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Governor Ron DeSantis issued EO 24-94 which designates 12 counties to be under a state of emergency in order to maximize state resources and cooperative efforts to assist in recovery following severe weather on May 10th, 2024, that impacted North… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlight the Success of Hope Florida and Present Awards to Hope Florida Partners
May 9, 2024
Hope Florida has helped nearly 30,000 transition off of government assistance and is consequentially estimated to save Florida taxpayers nearly $800 million dollars over the next 10 years.PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nathan Hoffman to the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees
May 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nathan Hoffman to the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees.Nathan Hoffman
Hoffman is the Senior Director of State Policy and Advocacy at the Foundation… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Ensures Order on Florida’s University and College Campuses
May 8, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s success in maintaining order and ensuring student safety on Florida’s campuses. In Florida, pro-Hamas encampments were disbanded in minutes, and Jewish students were kept safe from harassment.“In Florida, we… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Paul Applegarth to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees
May 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul Applegarth to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees.Paul Applegarth
Applegarth is the Chief Executive Officer of Value Enhancement… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
May 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Polk County Court.Rachelle Williamson, of Winter Haven, to serve as Judge on the Polk County Court
Williamson has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints M. Carson Good to the Board of Governors of the State University System
May 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of M. Carson Good to the Board of Governors of the State University System.Carson Good
Good, of Winter Park, is the President of Good Capital Group. Active in his community, he… Read Full Text