Press Releases
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
June 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/HB 479 – Alternative Mobility Funding Systems and Impact Fees
CS/CS/SB 1198 – Corporate Actions
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Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill
June 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:CS/CS/HB 1241 - Probation and Community Control Violations
To view the veto letter, click here.
MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 24-135 (Executive Order of Suspension)
June 25, 2024
Good afternoon,Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-135 (Executive Order of Suspension), suspending Angelica Pacheco from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Hialeah.
On June 18, 2024, Angelica Pacheco was indicted by grand jury in the United States… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes One Bill
June 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:CS/SB 62 - Resident Status for Tuition Purposes
To view the veto letter, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Awards for Infrastructure Improvements in Central Florida Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
June 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). Awards were made to the cities of Umatilla and Plant City for projects that will support the manufacturing industry and increase access to… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills
June 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 187 – Antisemitism
HB 1109 – Security for Jewish Day Schools and Preschools
CS/HB 321 – Release of Balloons
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Employees Will Receive an Extra Day Off for 4th of July Weekend
June 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend.“I am proud to reward our state employees,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following another… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fourteen Bills
June 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 1577 – Midway Fire District, Santa Rosa County
CS/HB 6007 – Relief/Julia Perez/St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
CS/HB 7019 – Exemption of Homesteads
CS/CS/HB 23 – Public Records… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Marcus Chambers to the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors
June 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marcus Chambers to the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.Marcus ChambersChambers is the Superintendent of Schools for Okaloosa County. With over 26 years of… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Vetoes Three Bills
June 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills:HB 317 - Interstate Safety
CS/HB 821 - Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, Brevard County
CS/CS/SB 494 - Graduate Program Admissions
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Florida’s Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate DOUBLES the National Rate Over the Last Five Years
June 21, 2024
Florida also continues to outperform the nation in private sector job growth; beats national unemployment figures for 43rd month in a rowTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 21.9 percent from the first… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Broward College District Board of Trustees
June 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Caschette and Eileen LaMarca to the Broward College District Board of Trustees.Michael CaschetteCaschette is the Founder of and a Registered Nurse for KIDS 1st Urgent Care.… Read Full TextGovernor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Florida Veterans and Their Families
June 20, 2024
LAND O' LAKES, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 725 and House Bill 1329 to support Florida’s veterans and their families through services for veterans shifting to civilian life, ensuring spouses can enjoy long-term care together, and expanding benefits available… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills
June 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:HB 725 – Veterans' Long-term Care Facilities Admissions
CS/CS/HB 1329 – Veterans
To view the transmittal letter, click here.
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees
June 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Blair Bradley, Shawn Hindle, and Belinda Kirkegard and the reappointment of John Davis to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees.Blair BradleyBradley is a former Analyst for North… Read Full Text
Governor DeSantis Highlights Coral Reef Conservation Efforts and Enhancements to the 2024 Lobster Mini-Season and the 2024 Lionfish Challenge
June 19, 2024
MARATHON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills
June 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:CS/CS/HB 885 – Coverage for Biomarker Testing
CS/CS/CS/SB 1582 – Department of Health
CS/SB 7072 – Cancer Funding
SB 7078 – Public RecordsTo view the transmittal letters, click here… Read Full Text
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant State Investments and Signs Legislation Related to Health Care and Cancer Treatment
June 18, 2024
MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant State Investments and Signs Legislation Related to Health Care and Cancer Treatment
June 18, 2024
MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House… Read Full TextGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
June 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments:Chris Bufano, of Bristol, to serve as Judge on the Liberty County CourtBufano has served as a Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement… Read Full Text