TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 799 – Easements Affecting Real Property Owned by the Same Owner CS/CS/HB 1063 – Chiropractic Medicine SB 674 – United States-produced Iron and Steel in Public Works Projects To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Christine Miller Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the United Food Bank and Services of Plant City, Inc. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill:   CS/SB 62 – Resident Status for Tuition Purposes   To view the veto letter, click here. ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 479 – Alternative Mobility Funding Systems and Impact Fees CS/CS/SB 1198 – Corporate Actions To view the transmittal letters, click here and here. ###

Good afternoon,   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-135 (Executive Order of Suspension), suspending Angelica Pacheco from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Hialeah.   On June 18, 2024, Angelica Pacheco was indicted by grand jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for one […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). Awards were made to the cities of Umatilla and Plant City for projects that will support the manufacturing industry and increase access to commercial and industrial sites. These JGGF awards create or retain nearly 4,000 jobs.   […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 1241 – Probation and Community Control Violations To view the veto letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 187 – Antisemitism HB 1109 – Security for Jewish Day Schools and Preschools CS/HB 321 – Release of Balloons To view the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend.   “I am proud to reward our state employees,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following another historic legislative session that delivered tax breaks and record investments for Floridians—all while reducing spending—I […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 1577 – Midway Fire District, Santa Rosa County CS/HB 6007 – Relief/Julia Perez/St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office CS/HB 7019 – Exemption of Homesteads CS/CS/HB 23 – Public Records CS/HB 21 – Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program HB 849 – […]