Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Term Limits, Other Constitutional Reforms to Hold Congress and Washington, D.C., Accountable
January 29, 2024
Florida is leading the fight against a derelict federal governmentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing so, protect the people of Florida from a reckless federal government… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mark Jordan to the North Lake County Hospital District
January 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Jordan to the North Lake County Hospital District.Mark Jordan
Jordan, of Fruitland Park, is the Owner of Hangar Houseware and is a former Firefighter and Paramedic for the… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Monroe County Housing Authority
January 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Aaron Castillo, William Gonzalez, Linda Hinchcliffe, Patrick Labrada, and Ailton Lopez to the Monroe County Housing Authority.Aaron Castillo
Castillo is the Director of Key West… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Successful Semiconductor Investments, Calls for More Support in Legislative Session
January 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s investments in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging, most of which were focused on developing Florida’s semiconductor-related talent pipeline. Over the last two years, Governor DeSantis:… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
January 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.Robert Bender
Bender, of Pensacola, is an Escambia County Commissioner, representing District 4. Active in his community,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Attends Ribbon Cutting for EAA Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area
January 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the filling of the first cell of the 6,500-acre Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area, which will store and clean water flowing from Lake Okeechobee before it… Read Full TextHope Navigators Spread Holiday Cheer with Over 1,400 Toys Gifted to Families in Need
January 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive, created by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida and the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, distributed more than 1,400 toys, bringing joy and festive spirit to Florida families in need during the 2023 holiday… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $550,000 in Florida Disaster Fund Grants for Hurricane Idalia Long-Term Recovery Efforts
January 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $550,000 in Florida Disaster Fund recovery grants to support long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia. Expedited grants in the amount of $50,000 have been awarded to 11… Read Full TextFlorida Ranks as the #1 State to Retire
January 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida has been ranked as the number one state to retire according to a study by WalletHub. The study also ranked Florida number one for quality of life for seniors among all 50 states. Florida continues to attract… Read Full TextFlorida’s 2022–23 High School Graduation Rate Sets New Record at 88 Percent
January 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that the state’s 2022–23 high school graduation rate climbed to 88 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage points over the previous school year and a 1.1 percentage point increase over the pre-pandemic… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Five Florida Communities for Workforce Housing and Public Infrastructure Improvements
January 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This builds upon more… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Hosts Roundtable on Long Term Care Facilities for Florida Veterans
January 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion regarding SB 174, which would allow veterans' spouses to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans. The roundtable brought together Florida Department of… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
January 19, 2024
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Kerby Smith,Chair of County Commission, Lake County Jimmy Burry, Mayor of Leesburg
FROM: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $20 Million for Water Quality Improvement Projects in Biscayne Bay
January 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million through the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program to strengthen ongoing efforts to restore water quality in the bay. Since 2019, the state of Florida has invested more than… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $35 Million to Accelerate the Growth of Florida’s Semiconductor Industry
January 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than $35 million in funding from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program will be allocated to Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions to create or expand… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Touts Record-Breaking Success of Great Outdoors Initiative
January 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the record-breaking success of his three-month Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts on Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Annual State Park Passes. First announced on October… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $1.8 Million to Strengthen Military Communities
January 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $1.8 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. These programs provide grants to military communities to support… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Holiday Letters to Heroes Initiative Delivers More Than 31,000 Letters to Deployed Servicemembers
January 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that as a result of her Holiday Letters to Heroes Initiative, more than 31,000 letters written by Florida students from 56 school districts have been delivered to service men and… Read Full TextTravelers to Florida Continue to Outpace the Nation
January 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted a recent study commissioned by VISIT FLORIDA which shows that with the record-breaking number of visitors in 2022, travelers spent a record $124.9 billion, outpacing 2021 by nearly $20 billion. For every dollar spent… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District
January 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of William “Garrett” Creamer, Joyce Estes, Ricky Jones, Jimmy “Colton” Sapp, and Michael Thornburg to the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District.William “Garrett” Creamer
Creamer is the… Read Full Text