Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Frederick “Rick” Pullum to the Central Florida Expressway Authority
April 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Frederick “Rick” Pullum to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.Frederick “Rick” PullumPullum is the President of One Florida Bank. Active in his community, he serves as a member of… Read Full Text
First Lady Casey DeSantis Unveils First-in-the-Nation Opportunity for Parents and Grandparents to Support Students in the Classroom
April 18, 2024
LYNN HAVEN, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled new Resiliency Florida resources to support students and parents to build resiliency at school and home. The First Lady also announced a first-in-the-nation opportunity for Florida parents and grandparents to be in-school… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
April 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 931 – School Chaplains
CS/HB 1317 – Patriotic Organizations
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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Provide Additional Resources to Students
April 18, 2024
KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to enable schools to host chaplain programs and patriotic organizations on campus.“Faith leaders and civic organizations are important additional resources for students who may be facing challenges or need to build… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
April 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Walton County Court and one to the Alachua County Court.Kelvin Wells, of DeFuniak Springs, to serve as Judge on the Walton County Court
Wells has served as a Circuit… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation Further Enhancing Florida’s Education Standards on the Evils of Communism
April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla.—Today, on the 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1264, which strengthens Florida’s education standards that require teaching on the dangers and evils of Communism.“The truth will set us free,” said Governor… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
April 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/CS/SB 1264 – History of Communism
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Bob Graham
April 17, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
April 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/CS/HB 1285 – Education
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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Further Enhance Education in Florida
April 16, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1285, which builds on Florida’s nation-leading education opportunities by providing high school students the ability to explore military service, empowering students to work their way through school, supporting classical… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Twenty Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature
April 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 1, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/HB 1281 – Interception and Disclosure of Oral Communications
CS/CS/HB 1389 – Digital… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
April 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 30, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/CS/HB 1285 – Education
Governor DeSantis Champions Legislation to Further Enhance Florida Education
April 15, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted parts of HB 1285, a bill that further enhances Florida’s top-ranked education system.Today’s highlights from the bill included simplifying the process to convert failed “turnaround schools” to charter schools, streamlining… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fourteen Bills
April 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 113 – Tax Collections and Sales
CS/HB 151 – Florida Retirement System
HB 353 – Alternative Headquarters for District Court Judg
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Optometry
April 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Bryan Stam and the reappointment of Dr. Denise Burns-LeGros to the Board of Optometry.Dr. Bryan Stam
Dr. Stam, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is an Optometrist at Couzens, Stam, and Domingo, P.… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
April 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.James Satcher
Satcher, of Ellenton, is a Minister and a Manatee County Commissioner, representing District 1… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida’s Law Enforcement Officers
April 12, 2024
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties for those who harass officers in the course of their duty and legislation to prohibit localities from using political entities like Civilian Oversight Boards to drive an anti-police agenda.“I… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees
April 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Allocco Jr., Ryan Brady, and Gino Collura to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees.John Allocco Jr.
Allocco, of Weeki Wachee, is a Realtor for Home-Land Real… Read Full Text
To Benefit the Hope Florida Fund, First Lady Casey DeSantis Asks Floridians for Kid-Friendly Recipes
April 12, 2024
Submissions will be used to support Hope Florida – A Pathway to ProsperityTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
April 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 601 – Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
SB 184 – Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders
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