Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Glen Gilzean as Orange County Supervisor of Elections
March 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the appointment of Glen Gilzean as Supervisor of Elections in Orange County to fill the vacancy left by former supervisor Bill Cowles’ retirement in January. Gilzean has been a dedicated public servant to the State of Florida… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Nuñez Joins Multi-Agency Strike Force Combatting the Effects of the Open Southern Border
March 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez participated in a ride-along in support of Operation Safe Highways, a multi-agency strike force tasked with interdicting criminals on state roadways with an emphasis on illegal drugs and criminal aliens. Florida law… Read Full TextFlorida State Guard Graduates 205 from the February Initial Entry Training Class
March 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida State Guard (FSG) graduated 205 soldiers from the February Initial Entry Training (IET). Over the past three weeks, volunteers completed the robust training program—earning the title of Florida State Guard… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Vetoes Two Bills
March 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills:CS/HB 1 - Online Protections for Minors
CS/HB 1377 - Public Records
To view the transmittal letter, click here and here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill
February 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:CS/HB 117 - Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
February 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 6, 2024, to act on this bill.CS/HB 117 - Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Authorize the Release of Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Documents
February 29, 2024
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the public release of grand jury documents, such as those related to the 2006 Florida investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Two victims of Epstein joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to celebrate the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
February 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 6, 2024, to act on this bill.CS/HB 117 - Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony
First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Six Collier County Nonprofit Organizations Checks from the Hope Florida Fund
February 28, 2024
NAPLES, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded six Collier County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, St. Matthew’s House, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry,… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Speaks at Freedom Institute of Collier County
February 28, 2024
NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited The Freedom Institute of Collier County where he highlighted Florida’s success in education and position as the number one state in the country for school choice. Then, Governor DeSantis participated in a Q&A with the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrate Black History Month and Host Contest Winners at Governor’s Residence
February 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a reception at the Governor’s Residence in honor of Black History Month. Governor DeSantis recognized educators and announced the winners of the student art and essay contest. This year’s theme is… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Deploys More Florida Personnel to Secure the Southern Border
February 23, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis deployed more National Guardsmen and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers to Texas to assist Texas officials as they work to secure our southern border. Fifty National Guardsmen departed Pensacola in this wave, alongside 76… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
February 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 1, 2024 to act on these bills.CS/HB 1 - Online Protections for Minors CS/HB 1377 - Public Records… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $6 Million to Hurricane Idalia-Impacted Communities
February 23, 2024
CEDAR KEY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6 million in awards to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program and the Florida Disaster Fund. $5.3 million in RIF awards have been awarded to help nine… Read Full TextICYMI: Florida Welcomes Israeli Technology Companies for Pitch Day at the Capital
February 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Department of Management Services and FloridaCommerce hosted “Pitch Day at the Capital” in collaboration with SelectFlorida, the Florida Opportunity Fund, and the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Highlighted by multiple Memoranda of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Brings Accountability to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
February 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and highlighted some of the troubling findings of the first comprehensive, independent audit of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District in… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million for Workforce Development Initiatives
February 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida. The… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Advocates for a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional Term Limits
February 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was invited by the U.S. Term Limits organization to travel to meet with legislative leaders to encourage the passage of state resolutions calling for term limits on members of Congress. Florida passed House Concurrent… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Eight Judicial Appointments
February 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces eight judicial appointments, two to the Orange County Court, two to the Osceola County Court, two to the Eleventh Circuit Court, and two to the Miami-Dade County Court.Jeramy Beasley, of Orlando, to… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Six Bills
February 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:SB 72 - Florida StatutesSB 74 - Florida StatutesSB 76 - Florida StatutesSB 78 - Florida StatutesSB 80 - Florida… Read Full Text