Press Releases
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
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
March 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/HB 583 – Individual Wine Containers
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Serves Seniors in Wakulla County & Awards Nonprofit $20,000 from the Hope Florida Fund
March 27, 2024
WAKULLA, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined nonprofit organization Wakulla Giving Hands, Inc. to serve Florida seniors at a food distribution event at the Wakulla County Senior Center. The First Lady also awarded Wakulla Giving Hands, Inc. with $20,000 through… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Eighteen Bills from the Florida Legislature
March 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 11, 2024, to act on these bills.CS/CS/HB 217 – College Campus Facilities in Areas of Critical State Concern… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
March 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/HB 621 – Property Rights
SB 522 – Tallahassee Community College
To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to End the Squatters Scam in Florida
March 27, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 621, which protects property rights, provides homeowners remedies against squatting, and increases penalties on squatters.“We are putting an end to the squatters scam in Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Craig Mateer to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
March 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Craig Mateer to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.Craig Mateer
Mateer, of Orlando, is the founder of CCM Capital Group and was the founder and owner of Bags, Inc.,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments
March 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces seven judicial appointments: one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Broward County Court, one to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, two to the Hillsborough County Court, one to the Twentieth Judicial… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and Cabinet Approve Largest Investment in Decades for Conservation Lands
March 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved an investment to protect nearly 28,000 acres of Florida’s natural lands and link existing conservation areas. Today’s actions also mark the first acquisition within the Caloosahatchee-Big Cypress… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
March 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/CS/HB 3 – Online Protections for Minors
To view the transmittal letters, click here.
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Children and Uphold Parental Rights
March 25, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3, which prohibits children under the age of 14 from becoming social media account holders and allows 14- and 15-year-olds to become account holders with parental consent.“Social media harms children in a variety of… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Twenty Five Bills
March 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/SB 7006 - A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act
CS/SB 1746 - Public Employees
CS/SB 1526 - Local Regulation of Nonconforming and Unsafe Structures
SB 818 -… Read Full Text
MILESTONE: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Been Lower Than the National Rate For 40 Consecutive Months
March 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative
March 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $9.5 million through Florida's Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative to bolster academic and private partnerships to safeguard Florida’s Coral Reef, which extends over 350 nautical miles from the Dry Tortugas to the St… Read Full TextFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $50,000 from the Hope Florida Fund to Five Suwannee, Madison, and Columbia County Nonprofit Organizations
March 22, 2024
LIVE OAK, Fla.—First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded five Suwannee, Madison, and Columbia County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: Pregnancy Care Center, First Baptist Church of Live Oak, Love in the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Nominates Chris Spencer as Executive Director of the State Board of Administration
March 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Chris Spencer to become the next Executive Director of the State Board of Administration (SBA). Spencer is currently the Director of Policy and Budget for the Executive Office of the Governor. Spencer’s nomination will be… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Fifteen Bills from the Florida Legislature
March 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 5, 2024, to act on these bills.SB 1512 - Controlled Substances
SB 1720 - Marine Encroachment on Military Operations… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills
March 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/SB 330 - Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals
CS/SB 7016 - Health Care
SB 322- Public Records and Meetings
SB 7018 - Health Care… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Live Healthy’ Legislation Package
March 21, 2024
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to quality health care, and fosters innovation in the industry. Spearheaded by Senate President… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees
March 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Epstein and Jon Harrison to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees.Daniel Epstein, PhDEpstein is an Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University. Previously… Read Full Text