The Toll Relief Program will begin on January 1st and will cut tolls in half for an estimated 1.2 million Florida commuters FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which will provide account credits to frequent commuters using toll roads […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until December 29, 2022, to act on these bills.   SB 2A – Property Insurance SB 4A – Disaster Relief SB 6A – Toll Relief   ###

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]