Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Town of McIntosh Council
April 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Eva Callahan, William “Lee” Deaderick, Donald Medeiros, and Richard Talbert to the Town of McIntosh Council.Eva Callahan
Callahan is retired and was previously… Read Full Text
MILESTONE: Nearly 5,000 Bonuses of $5,000 Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits
April 12, 2024
Including 400 Law Enforcement Officers Recruited from Illinois, California, and New YorkST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has reached the milestone of nearly 5,000 bonuses awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills and Receives Two Bills From the Florida Legislature
April 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 1131 – Online Sting Operations Grant Program
CS/CS/HB 1235 – Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders
CS/HB 305 – Offenses Involving Children… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Signs Five Pieces of Legislation to Protect Children from Predatory Grooming and Other Sexual Offenses
April 10, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed five pieces of legislation to enhance and create additional criminal punishments for abusing children through grooming or other sexual offenses. These bills provide law enforcement with more tools to keep kids safe and ensure… Read Full TextICYMI: First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $40,000 from The Hope Florida Fund to Law Enforcement Nonprofits Serving in Seminole County
April 9, 2024
SANFORD, Fla.—This week, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined officers from the Sanford Police Department for a law enforcement de-escalation training at Decision Tactical's facility. The First Lady also met with families of fallen officers and awarded the Seminole County Sheriff’s… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Eliminate Retail Theft and Porch Piracy
April 9, 2024
STUART, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549, which increases penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and inciting looting via social media.Retail theft is rampant in blue jurisdictions and a growing problem throughout the country because of social media-organized… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Fentanyl Exposure; Expands CORE Network in Florida
April 8, 2024
SANFORD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties on individuals who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl and to bring awareness to life-saving measures for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Governor DeSantis also announced an… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills and Receives Five Bills From the Florida Legislature
April 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/CS/SB 718 – Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs
CS/CS/SB 66 – Revive Awareness Day
To view the transmittal letters,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Seven Bills
April 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 85 – Public Records
CS/HB 591 – Hot Car Death Prevention
CS/HB 357 – Special Observances
CS/CS/HB 271 – Motor Vehicle Parking on Private Property
CS/HB 241 – Coverage for Skin… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
April 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:SB 7080 – Trust Funds/Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund/Department of Financial ServicesSB 1638 – Funding for Environmental Resource Management
To view… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Major Legislation to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve and Protect Florida’s Environment
April 4, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides $150 million for necessary repairs and upgrades to the Central and South Florida Water Management System. The bill further directs 96% of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
April 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 19, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/CS/CS/SB 718 – Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl Analogs
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Road Projects and Congestion Relief Initiatives 10–20 Years Ahead of Schedule
April 3, 2024
Also, Governor DeSantis signs HB 1301 to ensure Florida’s Department of Transportation is always focused on Infrastructure over IdeologyPOLK COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to announce expedited construction… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 11 Bills
April 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 5203 – Property Seized by the Florida Gaming Control Commission
HB 7043 – A Review Under the Open Government Sunset Review Act
CS/CS/HB 883 – Short-acting Bronchodilator Use in… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 200 Americans Have Been Rescued by the State of Florida from Haiti
April 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the number of Americans rescued from political turmoil in Haiti by the State of Florida now exceeds 200 individuals. Since the Florida Division of Emergency Management's first state coordinated rescue… Read Full TextFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Unveils New Hope Florida Success Stories Video
April 2, 2024
Watch the video here.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the continued successes of the Hope Florida initiative by releasing video testimonials from three Floridians served by Hope Florida.“Through Hope Florida, we are showing what is possible when… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Kevin McDonald to the School Board of Indian River County
April 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin McDonald to the School Board of Indian River County.Kevin McDonaldMcDonald, of Vero Beach, is retired and previously served as a Business Development Manager for Ricoh Americas… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $450 Million for a Second Consecutive Year of Toll Relief for Florida’s Families
April 1, 2024
Nearly $1 Billion in Toll Savings Over Two YearsTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive year of the highly successful Toll Relief Program, which will cut the toll rates of frequent commuters in half by applying a toll credit from April 2024 to… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Regina Hill as Orlando City Commissioner
April 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-63, suspending City Commissioner for the City of Orlando, Regina Hill, in accordance with the Florida Constitution and sections 112.51(1) and 112.51(2), Florida Statutes.On March 27, 2024, Regina Hill was… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Increase Wine Purchasing Options in Florida
March 28, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 583, which allows for the purchase and sale of wine in glass containers up to 15 liters.“In Florida, we are always looking for ways to reduce regulation and improve our residents’ quality of life,” said… Read Full Text