TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $7.1 million in awards to nine Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program. “These strategic investments in our rural communities are important to families and businesses in rural Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our rural communities are the backbone of our state and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Norman Gerstein, Lourdes Gimenez, Nicole Gomez Goldmeier, and Dr. Clara Lora Ospina to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County.   Norman Gerstein Gerstein, of Coral Gables, is the President of Norman S. Gerstein P.A. He currently serves on the Board of Directors […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Barbara Bonarrigo, Jordan Johnson, and Marielena Villamil to the Florida Small Business Development Center Network Statewide Advisory Board.   Barbara Bonarrigo Bonarrigo, of Ormond Beach, is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CJ Manufacturing, Inc. She was named Woman Manufacturer of the Year […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bruce Butler and Keith Ward and the reappointment of Alexandria Hill and Jonathan Vallencourt to the Clay County Development Authority.   Bruce Butler Butler is a Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the United States Department of the Interior. He is a current National Vice […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than 600 bonuses have been awarded to newly employed law enforcement recruits since the launch of the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. Florida’s first-of-its-kind program is part of the strongest law enforcement support initiative in the nation and awards a one-time bonus payment of $5,000, after […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. These appointments are to fill the four vacancies, created by the enactment of HB 7027, that take effect on January 1, 2023.    Adrian Soud, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 2-A – Property Insurance SB 4-A – Disaster Relief To read the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and is traveling to North Port and Arcadia to survey the areas impacted by Hurricane Ian, distribute hot food, meet with survivors, and issue updates.   Governor DeSantis also highlighted relief efforts that directly aid Floridians, including the start of the […]

Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian after surveying various impacted areas and meeting with impacted communities. Governor DeSantis traveled to Waffle House in Punta Gorda to serve food and meet with first responders, emergency response staff and volunteers. The Governor also traveled to Fort […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the first round of Florida Disaster Fund grants totaling $1 million have been awarded to organizations engaged in the Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.   “We know that for many Floridians there will be a long road to […]