TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Hunter Bland, Christopher Castelli, and Robert Hilliard to the Boating Advisory Council.   Hunter Bland Bland, of Williston, is a National Boating Safety Advocate and Professional Bass Angler. He was previously a Biological Scientist and Fisheries Technician for Florida Fish and Wildlife. Bland earned his […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Trena Giddens and the reappointment of Marisol Marin to the Board of Cosmetology.   Trena Giddens Giddens, of Quincy, is the Owner and a Stylist at Awaken 514, Inc. She has been a licensed cosmetologist for the past 34 years and is a member of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jorge Rivera and the reappointment of Edwin Stewart to the Barbers’ Board.   Jorge Rivera Rivera, of Orlando, is the Owner and a Barber at Classic Man Cuts and is also the Owner of CMC Grooming Products. He is a member of the American […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Timothy Bobanic as Brevard County Supervisor of Elections. The appointment is effective October 1, 2022.     Timothy Bobanic Bobanic, of Melbourne, is the Director of Information Technology and Election Services for the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections, a position he has held since 2013. He […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments and reappointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions.    First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission  Shelley Reynolds, of Pensacola, is an Attorney at Law Office of Shelley Guy Reynolds.  She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and her law degree from Florida State […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the appointment of Jonathan Bronitsky and Michelle Montanaro to the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The Judicial Qualifications Commission is charged with investigating allegations of misconduct of justices and judges. The Governor must appoint non-attorneys to the fifteen-member commission.   Jonathan Bronitsky Bronitsky, of Delray Beach, is the Co-Founder and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Adams Jr., Kiley Damone, Eric Hall, Timothy Hinson, Joe Marino, Kevin McDonald, Laurie Sallarulo, Andrew Schmadeke, Jerry “Les” Sims and the reappointment of Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson and Allison Kinney to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.   John Adams Jr. Adams is the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Gary Clark and Gabriella Passidomo to the Florida Public Service Commission. These appointments are effective January 2, 2023.   Gary Clark Clark, of Chipley, has been a Commissioner on the Florida Public Service Commission since 2017. Previously, he was Deputy Secretary of Land and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Robert “Bruce” Deardoff and Dr. Edgar Figueroa to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees.   Robert “Bruce” Deardoff Deardoff, of Cocoa Beach, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deardoff Automotive Group. He is a current member of the Civilian Military Foundation […]

Governor DeSantis appoints current Hillsborough County Judge Susan Lopez to serve as Acting State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit TAMPA, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren of the 13th Judicial Circuit due to neglect of duty. The Governor has the authority to suspend a state officer under Article IV, Section […]