~ 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 decision to locate a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Florida. AURA […]

AVENTURA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins on Monday, July 29, and runs for two weeks, ending on Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday will help families to save money on items their students need for the new school year. “I am proud to announce the return of […]

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, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Training for Technicians (SMART Tech) 4.0 lab. These awards to St. Petersburg […]

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 additional awards, bringing his or her total award amount to $50,000. […]

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 partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of […]

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 as I am Governor, Florida will support our law enforcement officers and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Adam Lee, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court Lee is a Managing Member at Adam Lee Law PLLC. He has worked at the firm since 2016. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Lee […]

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 referral resource for Florida Sheriffs and law enforcement. “Often, law enforcement personnel encounter […]

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.” Marinelli Marinelli, of Naples, is the President of RiverGlades Family Offices, LLC. Active in his community, he serves […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Howard Baum to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine. Howard Baum Baum, of Brandon, is a self-employed Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is a veteran of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Active in his community, he serves as a counseling clinician for […]