TO: Members of the Press FROM: Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 RE: Executive Order 22-255 (Amending Executive Order 22-253, Emergency Management – Tropical Storm […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce. Governor Ron DeSantis announced this ranking as a part of Lightcast’s 2022 Talent Attraction Scorecard, which confirms that our state’s […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]