Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Preparedness Efforts and Response to Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director, Kevin Guthrie, Colonel Gary Howze of the Florida Highway Patrol, and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Preparedness Efforts Ahead of Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director, and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Attend Central Florida Leadership Prayer Breakfast
September 25, 2024
PLANT CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Central Florida Leadership Prayer Breakfast about the DeSantis administration’s commitment to faith, family, and life. They highlighted the success of Hope Florida in connecting the faith… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts Ahead of Hurricane Helene
September 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie in Tampa to meet with power and utility linemen staged and ready to respond to power outages caused by Hurricane Helene, and to provide… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-209 (Emergency Management – Amending Execuive Order 24-208 – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine)
September 24, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts Ahead of Helene
September 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—At 9:30AM today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Helene. Governor… Read Full TextLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Launches the Florida Swimming Lesson Voucher Program
September 23, 2024
OCALA, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and community partners, launched the Florida Swimming Lesson Voucher Program.“I am proud to… Read Full Text
MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-208 (Emergency Management – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine)
September 23, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Monday, September 23, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Appoints Four to the Clay County Development Authority
September 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dennis “Rick” Dingle and Dell Hoard Sr. and the reappointment of Tina Clary and Tammy “Chereese” Stewart to the Clay County Development Authority.Dennis “Rick” DingleDingle is… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes First Award of $100 Million in Grants to Increase Supply Chain Capacity; Breaks Ground on Fruitville Interchange Project
September 20, 2024
BRADENTON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $18 million in funding to invest in Florida’s supply chain and boost aggregate storage for critical infrastructure and asphalt and concrete production. These awards specifically are the first of $100… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Holds Second Roundtable Discussion on Condominium Safety Measures
September 19, 2024
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held another roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders to discuss solutions to keep condominium buildings safe and to hear concerns about the cost and implementation of new legislation. Last week,… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Executive Order Launching State Investigation of Second Assassination Attempt on President Trump
September 17, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-197 directing Florida’s law enforcement agencies—the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)—to investigate the assassination attempt against Donald Trump,… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Success of Florida Prepaid Program; Encourages Parents to Claim Available Refunds
September 16, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, during National College Savings Month, Governor Ron DeSantis announces record refunds to parents through the Florida Prepaid program and encourages all Florida families to take advantage of an affordable prepaid college plan.“Because of our focus on academic… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Health Care Innovation Council
September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Roberto Diaz, Rylan Douthett, Geoffrey Fraser, Dr. Amit Rastogi, and Thomas Sabatino to the Health Care Innovation Council.Dr. Roberto DiazDr. Diaz is a Radiation Oncologist and… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eleven Bills
May 16, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/CS/HB 267 – Building Regulations
HB 5401 – Judges
CS/CS/HB 1567 – Qualifications for County Emergency Management Directors
CS/CS/HB 1133 – Violations Against Vulnerable… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eudaldo “Eddie” Lopez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Miami-Dade County
September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Eudaldo “Eddie” Lopez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Miami-Dade County.Eudaldo “Eddie” LopezLopez is a Senior Therapeutic Specialist in Psychiatry for DMS… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Samantha Ferrin, Robert “Bob” Majka, Monica Russell, and Chris Young to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.Samantha FerrinFerrin is the Senior Government… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Hillsborough County Court.Jeremy Griner, of Plant City, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County CourtGriner has worked as the Solo Practitioner at Jeremy R.… Read Full Text
Florida Ranks #1 in Education Freedom for Third Year in a Row
September 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Heritage Foundation announced that Florida ranks #1 in Education Freedom for the third year in a row. This achievement is a direct result of Florida’s priorities to expand school choice, support parental rights in education, and ensure… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Delivers Address at Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
September 11, 2024
PALM HARBOR, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memories of those lost in the attacks on September 11th, 2001.A transcript of Governor Ron DeSantis’ remarks is below:
“Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank… Read Full Text