El Gobernador Ron DeSantis Declara el Día de las Víctimas del Comunismo

On November 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Hoy, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis firmó una proclamación designando el 7 de noviembre como el Día de las Víctimas del Comunismo en Florida. En Florida residen millones de individuos que vinieron en búsqueda de libertad y huyendo de países comunistas incluyendo Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua. Para honrar las memorias y los sacrificios de […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Declares First Annual Victims of Communism Day

On November 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

To watch the video, click here.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation declaring November 7 as the first annual Victims of Communism Day in Florida. Florida is home to millions of individuals who came here seeking freedom from countries controlled by Communist governments, including Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. To honor the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole

On November 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has issued the EO in an abundance of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare Ahead of Identified System 98L

On November 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to be prepared in the event of a storm as the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is monitoring the path of Invest 98L and potential impacts on Florida as Invest 98L develops. The Governor and FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remain in constant communication with local government officials […]

Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Partner with Seminole Tribe of Florida to Launch Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Contests

On November 4, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Contest winners will receive prizes sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. November 4, 2022 — Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida announced the official launch of the Native American Heritage Month student contests in partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This year’s contests are focused on the theme of “Celebrating […]

Florida’s Public Universities Have the Lowest Cost of Earning a Degree in the Nation

On November 3, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Over the past four years, Governor DeSantis has held the line on tuition while ensuring Florida’s higher education system is the best in the nation. Recently, the College Board’s “Annual Trends in College Pricing” report confirmed that the cost of a bachelor’s degree for the 2022-23 academic year at Florida’s public universities is now the lowest […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 31, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than a month has passed since Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 hurricane in southwest Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are committed to helping impacted Floridians recover and rebuild. Floridians can visit FloridaStormRelief.com, a web page designed to serve as a one-stop shop for hurricane resources, to see all […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Kelly Garcia to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees

On October 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Kelly Garcia to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Kelly Garcia Garcia, of Tampa, serves on the Board of Directors of Frameworks of Tampa Bay and is the Chair of the Research and Development committee. As a career educator, she volunteers as a Catholic school […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Commission on Human Relations

On October 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Battaglia and Matthew Klein and the reappointment of Dawn Hanson, Larry Hart, Darrick McGhee, and Jay Pichard to the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Brian Battaglia Battaglia, of Belleair, is a Partner and Attorney of Bleakley, Bavol, Denman & Grace Law. He served as an […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Hernando County Housing Authority

On October 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Carroll and Clifford Manuel to the Hernando County Housing Authority. John Carroll Carroll is a Correctional Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections. He is a veteran of the United States Army and is a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Military Police […]