Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 20 Bills from the Florida Legislature
May 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 22, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/HB 1305 – Residential Tenancies
CS/CS/CS/HB 267 – Building Regulations… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
May 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/HB 7073 – Taxation
To view the transmittal letters, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Brings More Tax Relief for Florida’s Families
May 7, 2024
Since 2019, the Governor has secured nearly $6.7 billion in tax cuts.CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year, in addition to the $450 million in toll relief that he… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 16 Bills
May 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/HB 1473 – School Safety
CS/CS/HB 1509 – Public Records
CS/CS/HB 285 – Public Records
CS/CS/HB 1077 – Clerks of Court
CS/HB 761 – Interpersonal Violence Injunction… Read Full Text
Florida Remains the #1 Destination for Domestic Tourism
May 6, 2024
Florida also ranks #2 for international tourism.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that VISIT FLORIDA data shows that Florida has maintained its position as the #1 domestic tourist destination in the United States and remained a top destination… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections. This appointment is effective June 8, 2024.Nina WardWard, of Panama City, is the Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Bay County.… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Commission on Community Service
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivan Chavez, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Heather Turnbull and the reappointment of John Davis and Sherry Wheelock to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
May 3, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Friday, May 3, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jason Barrett, Jessica Costello, and Carlos de la Cruz Jr. to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.Jason BarrettBarrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Moshe Popack to the Florida Development Finance Corporation
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Moshe Popack to the Florida Development Finance Corporation.Moshe PopackPopack, of Miami Beach, is the Owner of YMP Real Estate Management, LLC and the Co-Founder of Neighborhood Farms… Read Full Text
NOTE TO PRESS:
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Please see the attached letter from Governor Ron DeSantis sent today to Chairmen Reed and Rogers, Ranking Members Wicker and Smith, and Secretary Austin. As noted, the Air Force’s request for Congress to transfer the 114th Electronic Warfare Squadron of the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County
May 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County.Silvia CastellanosCastellanos, of Miami, is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Chase Christianson to the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
May 3, 2024
TALLAHSSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chase Christianson as Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida.Chase ChristiansonChristianson is the Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills
May 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial Officer
CS/HB 1291 – Educator Preparation Programs
CS/CS/HB 939 – Consumer Protection
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Strengthen Florida’s Protections Against the Agenda of the Global Elite
May 2, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior.With today’s actions, Governor DeSantis is… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
May 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/SB 1084 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
SB 7026 – Public RecordsTo view the transmittal letter, click here.
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Keep Lab-Grown Meat Out of Florida
May 1, 2024
HARDEE COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an overlooked source of protein… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Six Bills from the Florida Legislature
April 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 15, 2024, to act on these bills.HB 7071 – Foreign Investments by the State Board of Administration
CS/CS/HB 1331 –… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Announces Freedom Summer Savings
April 30, 2024
The Governor announced he would sign the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and all Florida State Parks will be free to enter during Memorial Day WeekendTAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would be signing the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, in the budget for… Read Full Text