Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Board of Professional Engineers

On December 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christopher Dawson, James Gonzalez, and Sam Mousa and the reappointment of Yassi Myers to the Board of Professional Engineers. Christopher Dawson Dawson is a Shareholder at GrayRobinson, P.A. He is a current Board Member of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and previously served as […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Nursing

On December 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Diana Forst, Judy Frum, Jenee Peters, and Jennifer Wages and the reappointment of Jody Rain to the Board of Nursing. Diana Forst Forst is a Registered Nurse at Cleveland Clinic. She was previously appointed to the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission and previously served on […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Over $60 Million in Donations for the Florida Disaster Fund

On December 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised over $60 million in donations to help with recovery in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.   “It has been heartwarming to witness individuals and organizations come together from all over the country to generously help Floridians rebuild and recover,” said First […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

On December 13, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Miami-Dade County Court. Christopher Green, of Miami, to serve as Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court   Green has served as Assistant City Attorney with the City of Miami since 2000. Previously, he served as an Associate at Cole, White & Billbrough, P.A. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Petitions Florida Supreme Court for Statewide Grand Jury on COVID-19 Vaccines and Announces Creation of the Public Health Integrity Committee

On December 13, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion joined by Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and world-renowned physicians, researchers, and public health experts to discuss adverse events of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and announce new, aggressive actions to hold the federal government and Big Pharma accountable, including:   Establishing the Public […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

On December 12, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions.    Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission  Elise Engle, of Tampa, is an Associate Attorney at Shutts & Bowen LLP. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University. Engle is appointed […]

Florida Ranked #1 in Nation for Parent Involvement in Education

On December 12, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

The Center for Education Reform adds another nation-leading accolade to Florida’s world-class education system   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s ranking as the number one state in the country for parent empowerment, according to the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power! Index. The annual Parent Power! Index debuted in 1999 and measures […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Construction Industry Licensing Board

On December 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Cook and Fred Kobie and the reappointment of Bradley Barreto, Frank Cawthon, Mario Famada, and Brian “Parks” Wilson to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Jonathan Cook Cook, of Chipley, is the Vice President and Owner of CINCH Underground, Inc. He is a Deacon of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

On December 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Larry Cretul and the reappointment of Ryan Benson, Sandra Einhorn, and Dev Motwani to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Larry Cretul Cretul is a Senior Government Affairs Advisor at GrayRobinson, P.A. He is a veteran of the United States Navy. With over 35 years of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees

On December 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Vicki Davis, Christa Luna, Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, and John “Brantley” Schirard and the reappointment of Dr. Melissa Kindell and Milo Thornton to the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees. Vicki Davis Davis is the Martin County Supervisor of Elections. She is the current […]