Press Releases
Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Hurricane Debby
August 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—As of this morning, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) emergency response personnel have completed preliminary assessments of over 10,000 lane miles of state roads. 181 FDOT crews have performed cut-and-toss operations removing road debris on over 6,596… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Updates on Debby Response; Announces Activation of Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan to Support Local Impacted Businesses
August 6, 2024
STEINHATCHEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie at Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee to provide updates on Hurricane Debby response and recovery efforts.Governor DeSantis announced the… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response as Tropical Storm Debby Moves Out of North Florida
August 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his fourth press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby moved out of the state.… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response; Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall as a Category 1 in the Big Bend
August 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his third press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby began to make… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Debby
August 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie ahead of landfall from Tropical Storm Debby.As the storm… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
August 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Florida National Guard Major… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare Now
August 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Tropical Depression Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-157 (Emergency Management – Amending Executive Order 24-156 – Tropical Cyclone Four)
August 2, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Friday, August 2, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Leads Mission to United Kingdom for Farnborough International Airshow
August 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez recently returned from an aerospace and aviation mission to the United Kingdom for the Farnborough International Airshow, which took place from July 22-26. During the mission, organized in conjunction with SelectFlorida, Inc.,… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare
August 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-156 on August 1,… Read Full TextMEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-156 (Emergency Management – Invest 97L)
August 1, 2024
TO: Members of the PressFROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Thursday, August 1, 2024
RE: … Read Full Text
First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Orlando Nonprofits $40,000 from the Hope Florida Fund
July 30, 2024
Announcement comes one day after awarding nearly $400,000 to top-performing Hope Florida churches.ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined nonprofit organizations ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.’ and ‘Commission 127, Inc.’ to deliver bunkbeds to a recently placed… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Make Awards to Top 13 Hope Florida CarePortal Churches
July 29, 2024
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the success of the Hope Florida Initiative and awarded the top two need-meeting Hope Florida CarePortal churches with $50,000 each and awarded 11 top churches with $25,000 each through the Hope… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Institute for Freedom in the Americas Board of Directors
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, and Ismare Monreal to the Institute for Freedom in the Americas Board of Directors.Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, PhD
Diaz-… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill
June 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:CS/SB 280 - Vacation Rentals
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees
July 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Monesia Brown and the reappointment of Jonathan Kilpatrick and Frank “Monte” Stevens to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees.Monesia BrownBrown is the Vice President of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
July 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin Baird, Tess Dewhirst, Joseph Knittig, Robert Pacienza, Marilyn Rivera, Megan Rose, and Michael Watkins and the reappointment of James “Scott” George, Jerry Haag, Calvin Martin, and Pam Olsen.… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Graduate Medical Education Committee
July 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Wayne Chutkan, Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami, Matthew Love, and Dr. Michelle Mendez to the Graduate Medical Education Committee.Wayne ChutkanChutkan is the Senior Vice President of Finance at… Read Full Text
Aviation Company AURA AERO Inc. Announces Decision to Locate 500,000 Square-Foot Manufacturing and Assembly Plant in Florida
July 25, 2024
~ New facility is estimated to bring 1,030 high paying jobs to Florida ~LONDON—During Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez’s international mission to the Farnborough Air Show, aviation company AURA AERO Inc. announces the opening of its first US facility within Embry-Riddle and the… Read Full Text