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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
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $20 Million to Support Innovative Cancer Research
February 14, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $20 million was awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Fund. These projects further promote cancer innovation, research, and lifesaving care for… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Action to Eliminate Retail Theft
February 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislative action to curb the growing nationwide uptick of retail theft and porch piracy. In 2022, retailers across the country lost $112 billion to retail theft, with sharp increases in major cities like New… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
February 13, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Clark to the Florida Talent Development Council
February 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Clark to the Florida Talent Development Council.David ClarkClark, of Havana, is the Chief Executive Officer of MyGovGuide and the Managing Partner of Allegiant Strategies Group. A… Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM
February 9, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentKerby Smith, Chair of County Commission, Lake County
Jimmy Burry, Mayor, City of Leesburg
FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis and Experts Discuss Grand Jury Report on COVID-19
February 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo met with members of Florida’s Public Health Integrity Committee (PHIC) to discuss the First Interim Report released by the Florida Statewide 22nd Grand Jury on the harmful impacts… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
February 9, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentDave Kerner, Executive Director of Florida Department of
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Cathy Townsend, Chair of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County
Shannon Martin, Mayor,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Six Bills from the Florida Legislature
February 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until Febrary 15, 2024, to act on these bills.SB 72 - Florida StatutesSB 74 - Florida StatutesSB 76 -… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $4 Million to Indian River State College Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
February 7, 2024
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $4 million to Indian River State College through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to create advanced technology workforce development programs and build an innovative Center of Ballistics and Emerging… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Measures to Combat Homelessness
February 5, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is working with the Florida Legislature to keep Florida’s streets clean and safe as bills move during Florida’s Legislative Session to combat homelessness. To read the full proposal, click here.“We… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jason Cirolia to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice
February 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Cirolia to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.Jason Cirolia, DPT
Cirolia, of Ormond Beach, is the Manager of Clinical Quality and Compliance for Advent Heath Central… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers $223 Million to Expand Rural Broadband Access
February 2, 2024
Announcement comes as the FCC attempts to tie funding for broadband expansion to DEI stipulationsBOWLING GREEN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $223 million to expand broadband internet access to Floridians, including small and rural communities. This… Read Full Text
Florida 22nd Statewide Grand Jury Releases First Report, Finds Masks and Lockdowns Were Harmful and Ineffective
February 2, 2024
~ Preliminary findings show inefficacy of masks, lockdowns, and other nonpharmaceutical interventions ~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the 22nd Statewide Grand Jury released their first interim report, which includes findings on the inefficacy of masks and the years of… Read Full Text
More Border Support: Governor Ron DeSantis Sends Additional Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to Assist Texas
February 1, 2024
National Guardsmen and State Guard Soldiers will join FHP, FWC and FDLE officers already assisting Texas at the southern borderTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is deploying members of the Florida National Guard (FLNG) and members of the… Read Full Text
First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrates National Mentoring Month by Highlighting the Success of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise
January 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis recognized National Mentoring Month by highlighting the success of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise. Since its launch four months ago, Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise has coordinated over 500… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
January 31, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Derek Brewer,Police Chief, Zephyrhills Police Department Ron Oakley, Chair of Pasco County
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