MARATHON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 885 – Coverage for Biomarker Testing CS/CS/CS/SB 1582 – Department of Health CS/SB 7072 – Cancer Funding SB 7078 – Public Records To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.   ###

MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House Bill 885. “Between our strong investments in both pediatric and cancer care and the legislation signed today,” said […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Chris Bufano, of Bristol, to serve as Judge on the Liberty County Court Bufano has served as a Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement since 2022. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. He earned his […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature; CS/HB 21 – Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program CS/CS/HB 23 – Public Records HB 91 – Transportation Facility Designations CS/HB 133 – Criminal History of Licensees and Employees CS/CS/HB 165 – Sampling of Beach Waters and Public […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 73 – Supported Decisionmaking Authority CS/HB 755 – Canaveral Port District, Brevard County HB 1115 – Three Rivers Stewardship District, Sarasota County HB 1117 – City of North Port, Sarasota County CS/CS/HB 1165 – Town of Sneads, Jackson County HB 1483 – Pinellas County […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kae Moore as Chair, Sean Kempton, and Jamie Merchant to the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. Kae Moore Moore is currently a full-time consultant. Active in his community, he is the former President of the Bonita Springs Rotary Club, Vice President of the Southwest Florida YMCA, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin Cooper as Chair, Tiffany Barfield, and Jennifer Infanti to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County. Kevin Cooper Cooper, of Sarasota, is the Vice President of the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. A veteran of the United States Army National Guard, he previously served as President […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Coronado to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Silvia Coronado Coronado, of Miami, is a Territory Manager for Embecta. Active in her community, she is the Co-Founder of Crown Literacy and serves on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Attendance Boundary Committee. Coronado […]

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue in Broward County to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts to dangerous flooding as a result of Invest 90L in South Florida. “Today I visited affected communities in Broward […]