TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Thursday, September 8, 2022 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed […]
Proposal will save the average commuter $550 over one year MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his legislative proposal to provide discounts on tolls for frequent commuters using any toll roads across the state. Under this proposal, Floridians who use toll transponders like SunPass and E-PASS and have 40 or more transactions a month would receive […]
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the expansion of her Hope Florida initiative to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. This expansion, called Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, will provide support for Florida’s elders by increasing assistance for seniors in need while helping to facilitate opportunities for seniors looking […]
LIVE OAK, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $1.9 million to Suwannee County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The project will support business growth of the Suwannee County Catalyst Site, a 500-acre industrial park centrally located between I-10 and U.S. 90. The funding awarded today will help Suwannee County expand […]
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.7 million to the City of Fort Pierce through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The City of Fort Pierce will facilitate infrastructure improvements and the redevelopment of the City’s historic downtown area to spur economic growth and bring jobs closer to home for the […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated another step in the state’s efforts to modernize public transit and reduce air pollutants caused by diesel emissions. Through the Volkswagen settlement, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is awarding more than $68 million that will secure 227 electric transit buses in 13 counties statewide that will […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed Special Olympians to the Governor’s Mansion for an event which included medal winners from the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games and athletes and teams that were not able to compete due to the vaccine mandate that was imposed until the state intervened […]
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Mark Glass, Commissioner, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: […]
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, August 26, 202 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Anniversary of the Death of American Servicemembers during the Evacuation from Afghanistan […]
For the first year, student essay and art contests will now include Native American Heritage Month in addition to the recurring Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme for the upcoming 2022–2023 school year student art and essay contests and the Excellence in Education […]