Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response as Tropical Storm Debby Moves Out of North Florida

On August 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his fourth press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby moved out of the state. Hurricane Debby made landfall at 7 am EDT near Steinhatchee, Florida. In anticipation of this, Governor […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response; Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall as a Category 1 in the Big Bend

On August 5, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his third press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby began to make landfall in the Big Bend region. Hurricane Debby made landfall at 7 am EDT near Steinhatchee, Florida. In anticipation of […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Debby

On August 4, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie ahead of landfall from Tropical Storm Debby. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected on Monday morning in the Big Bend region. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending EO […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

On August 4, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected on Monday in the northern part of […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare Now

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Tropical Depression Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending EO 24-156 and declaring a state of emergency for 61 counties, which allows state officials to make critical resources available to communities […]

MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 24-157 (Emergency Management – Amending Executive Order 24-156 – Tropical Cyclone Four)

On August 2, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                Members of the Press FROM:          Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:           Friday, August 2, 2024 RE:                Executive Order 24-157 (Emergency Management – Amending Executive Order 24-156-Tropical Cyclone Four) Today, […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Leads Mission to United Kingdom for Farnborough International Airshow

On August 2, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez recently returned from an aerospace and aviation mission to the United Kingdom for the Farnborough International Airshow, which took place from July 22-26. During the mission, organized in conjunction with SelectFlorida, Inc., Lieutenant Governor Nuñez met with corporate executives to promote opportunities for collaboration between Florida and the aerospace and […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparations Ahead of Severe Weather and Urges Floridians to Prepare

On August 2, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-156 on August 1, declaring a state of emergency for 54 counties, which allows state officials to make critical resources available to communities ahead […]

MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-156 (Emergency Management – Invest 97L)

On August 1, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                Members of the Press FROM:          Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:           Thursday, August 1, 2024 RE:               Executive Order 24-156 (Emergency Management  – Invest 97L) Ahead of potential landfall of Invest 97L […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Orlando Nonprofits $40,000 from the Hope Florida Fund

On July 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

Announcement comes one day after awarding nearly $400,000 to top-performing Hope Florida churches. ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined nonprofit organizations ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.’ and ‘Commission 127, Inc.’ to deliver bunkbeds to a recently placed foster family in Central Florida. The First Lady also awarded $20,000 checks to both organizations to further […]