Press Releases
Travelers 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 Awards Nearly $10 Million for Innovative Technologies to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
January 11, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $10 million for innovative technologies to combat harmful algal blooms. Funding is being provided for 10 projects that will mitigate the effects and impacts of harmful algal blooms, including… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather
January 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on the state response efforts to the tornadoes that impacted Northwest Florida. The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie is visiting impacted areas while FDEM recovery… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Resources and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch, and stakeholders recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month,… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $10 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Severe Weather
January 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $10 million available for businesses impacted by yesterday’s severe weather, including multiple tornadoes. Florida small business owners in need of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Directs Florida Universities and Colleges to Offer Options for Jewish Students in Fear of Antisemitic Activities Nationwide
January 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the State University System of Florida and the Florida College System to waive certain transfer application requirements that would otherwise unnecessarily burden the transfer of Jewish students… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM
January 9, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather
January 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Delivers the State of the State Address
January 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of… Read Full TextFlorida Becomes First in the Nation to Have Canadian Drug Importation Program Approved by FDA
January 5, 2024
~Florida will save up to $180 million in the first year alone~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the DeSantis administration received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. The Agency for Health Care… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court
January 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.Brennan Keeler, of Hobe Sound, to serve as Judge on the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $30 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary
January 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $30 million in state funding to support six water quality projects in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. These projects will help address excess nutrients, which are known to contribute… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights 2023 Administration Successes
January 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez shared the many successes under her leadership over the past year.“I am humbled to continue serving Floridians in our second term in office and I am proud to work alongside our great Governor Ron DeSantis,” … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council
December 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel Cage, Eli Dominitz, Jason Raymond and Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council.Daniel Cage
Cage is the Chief Executive Officer of SpeedChain,… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Emergency Communications Board
December 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christian Chavez, Richard Collins, Jamie Cruse, Rob LaVielle and Billy Woods to the Emergency Communications Board.Christian Chavez
Chavez is a Captain for… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women
December 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leda Kelly and the reappointment of Candace Falsetto and Maria Wells to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.Leda Kelly
Kelly is the Chief of Staff for the Florida… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
September 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.Lisa Hill
Hill, of Fort Walton Beach, is a Substitute Teacher for… Read Full Text
In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Travels to Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Idalia
August 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis today traveled to Cedar Key, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee as Florida continues its Hurricane Idalia response. In Cedar Key, Governor DeSantis met with local officials, including the Levy County Sheriff, to receive updates on initial… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Signs Six Bills
June 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 1417 – Residential Tenancies
CS/CS/HB 1191 – Use of Phosphogypsum
CS/HB 1275 – Persons with Disabilities Registry
CS/HB 1277 – Public… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Protect Floridians from a Federally Controlled Central Bank Digital Currency and Surveillance State
March 20, 2024
Governor DeSantis’ first-in-the-nation proposal would amend Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code to explicitly prohibit the use of federal or foreign CBDC as money.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians… Read Full Text