TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Palmer Clarkson to the Jacksonville Port Authority.   Palmer Clarkson Clarkson is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridgestone HosePower, LLC. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the company and retired with more than 30 years of experience. He […]

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $35 million to 48 Florida communities through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for economic development, commercial and neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and infrastructure improvements. “Making investments in our small communities helps build opportunities for generations to come,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. […]

Good Afternoon:   Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-278 (Special Election – House District 24), ordering a special election for Florida House District 24.   Earlier this month, Representative Joe Harding resigned from his position, creating a vacancy in the State Legislature. By issuing an order for a special election in the district, Governor […]

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

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 […]