Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill

On May 7, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/HB 7073 – Taxation To view the transmittal letters, click here.   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Brings More Tax Relief for Florida’s Families

On May 7, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

Since 2019, the Governor has secured nearly $6.7 billion in tax cuts.    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year, in addition to the $450 million in toll relief that he signed last month, bringing the total savings for Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 16 Bills

On May 6, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/HB 1473 – School Safety CS/CS/HB 1509 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 285 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 1077 – Clerks of Court CS/HB 761 – Interpersonal Violence Injunction Petitions HB 7067 – Pretrial Detention Hearings CS/HB 405 – Regulation of Commercial Motor Vehicles CS/CS/HB 341 […]

Florida Remains the #1 Destination for Domestic Tourism

On May 6, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida also ranks #2 for international tourism.  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that VISIT FLORIDA data shows that Florida has maintained its position as the #1 domestic tourist destination in the United States and remained a top destination for international visitors (ranking #2 in the country). In 2023, Florida’s market share of domestic […]

NOTE TO PRESS:

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Please see the attached letter from Governor Ron DeSantis sent today to Chairmen Reed and Rogers, Ranking Members Wicker and Smith, and Secretary Austin. As noted, the Air Force’s request for Congress to transfer the 114th Electronic Warfare Squadron of the Florida Air National Guard to the jurisdiction of the Space Force—particularly without the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections. This appointment is effective June 8, 2024. Nina Ward Ward, of Panama City, is the Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Bay County. Active in her community, she currently serves as a member of the Panhandle Credit Union […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jason Barrett, Jessica Costello, and Carlos de la Cruz Jr. to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet. Jason Barrett Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the University of North Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Silvia Castellanos Castellanos, of Miami, is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community Health Center. Previously, she served as a Regional Representative for the Executive Office of the Governor and a Senior Legislative Aide for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Commission on Community Service

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivan Chavez, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Heather Turnbull and the reappointment of John Davis and Sherry Wheelock to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer Florida. Ivan Chavez Chavez is a Firefighter and Paramedic for Miami Beach Fire Rescue and a Commissioner […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Moshe Popack to the Florida Development Finance Corporation

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Moshe Popack to the Florida Development Finance Corporation. Moshe Popack Popack, of Miami Beach, is the Owner of YMP Real Estate Management, LLC and the Co-Founder of Neighborhood Farms USA. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and the South Florida Business Journal Leadership […]