Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $7.2 Million to St. Petersburg College Through the Job Growth Grant Fund and the Workforce Development Capitalization Grant Program
July 24, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Workforce Development Capitalization Grant Program. Awards were made to St. Petersburg College to help establish the Semiconductor,… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Presents $20,000 Awards to Five Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists
July 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the five Florida 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists. Governor DeSantis presented each finalist with a $20,000 check. The winner, who will be announced at the annual Teacher of the Year gala on Thursday, July 25, will receive… Read Full TextFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
July 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Addresses Florida Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference
July 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the Florida Sheriffs Association to reaffirm Florida’s support for law enforcement. In Florida, crime remains at a 50-year low thanks to the Governor’s commitment to law and order. To watch his full remarks, click here.“As long… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
July 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments:Adam Lee, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Alachua County CourtLee is a Managing Member at Adam Lee Law PLLC. He has worked at the firm since 2016. He earned both his… Read Full Text
First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Hope Florida Success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference
July 22, 2024
Nearly 130,000 printed resources have been distributed to law enforcement across the state as a way to help Floridians find help.ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Brett Hinely to the School Board of Okaloosa County
July 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brett Hinely to the School Board of Okaloosa County. This appointment is effective August 2, 2024.Brett HinelyHinely, of Niceville, is the President of Cove Marine, Inc. and Bluewater High… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Howard Baum to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine
July 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Howard Baum to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine.Howard BaumBaum, of Brandon, is a self-employed Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is a veteran of the United States Army, retiring with… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints William “Scott” Ramsey to the School Board of Osceola County
July 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of William “Scott” Ramsey to the School Board of Osceola County.William “Scott” RamseyRamsey, of Kenansville, is the Owner and Operator of Ramsey Cattle, Ramsey Feed Company, LLC, and P-R Sod… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council
July 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul “P.J.” Marinelli, Karl Rasmussen, and Morgan Wilbanks and the reappointment of Michael Stephens, Scott Stryker, and Stephanie Wardein to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council.Paul “P.J.”… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
July 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.Michael HalpernHalpern is an Attorney at Michael Halpern, P.A., the Owner of the Southernmost House, and the Founder of Michelle… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
July 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brandon Graves, Frank Griffin, and Nicole Ramos Jones and the reappointment of Prakash “Paul” Patel to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.Brandon GravesGraves is the Chief Executive… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
July 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Halpern to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.Michael HalpernHalpern is an Attorney at Michael Halpern, P.A., the Owner of the Southernmost House, and the Founder of Michelle… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $12 Million in Northwest Florida Through the Job Growth Grant Fund
July 1, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG). Awards were made to Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $12 Million in Northwest Florida Through the Job Growth Grant Fund
July 1, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG). Awards were made to Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:CS/SB 1082 Housing for Legally Verified Agricultural Workers
To view the veto letter, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hobbs and Brian McElfatrick to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.Thomas Hobbs
Hobbs is the Chief of Staff of the Port of Tampa Bay. He is… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Alberto Tano to the Florida International University Board of Trustees
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Alberto Tano to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.Dr. Alberto Tano
Dr. Tano, of Coral Gables, is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Third District Court of Appeal.Kansas Gooden, of Pinecrest, to serve as Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal
Gooden is a… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills
June 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 1347 – Consumer Finance Loans
CS/SB 1600 – Interstate Mobility
CS/SB 7040 – Ratification of the Department of Environmental Protection's… Read Full Text