Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed November 4 -15, 2019, as Paychecks for Patriots weeks in Florida. Paychecks for Patriots is a partnership with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the CareerSource Florida network, the Florida National Guard, the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) and participating Florida employers to hold job […]

Governor DeSantis also appoints Erik Dellenback to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of the Governor’s Faith and Community-Based Initiative. Under the direction of Erik Dellenback, the initiative will serve to collaborate between state government and Florida’s faith-based institutions and community organizations, enhancing agencies’ […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis reflected on his administration’s major accomplishments during his first year in office. The Governor has delivered on the promise that he made to Floridians upon taking office in January, tackling issues that are important to Floridians and the well-being of our state, now and well into the future. […]

Governor DeSantis Appoints Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee. The United States Census will be conducted from March to June 2020 and Florida’s Complete Count Committee will coordinate with […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Provided below is Governor DeSantis’ State of the State address as prepared for delivery. OPENING  Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the House and Senate, and fellow citizens: The Constitution requires me to “inform the legislature concerning the condition of the state” and “recommend measures in the public interest.” It brings me […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida residents attended the 2020 State of the State address as guests of Governor Ron DeSantis. The State of the State is an annual address the Governor of Florida delivers to a joint session of Florida’s legislature that outlines the Governor’s vision and priorities for the State of Florida. Sheriff Morris […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rob Bradley and Janet Price to the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board. Rob Bradley Bradley, of Fleming Island, is an attorney and managing partner with Bradley, Garrison and Komando, P.A. He has served his community as a State Senator for Florida’s […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Harry Smith to the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board. Harry Smith Smith, of Lake City, is the Vice President of Feed Operations for Central States Enterprises. An avid outdoorsman, his work revolves around businesses that need water to operate and grow. He […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of W. Grey Marker II, Rodney Hershberger, James Schock, David John, Michael Bourré and Paul Jones to the Florida Building Commission. W. Grey Marker II Marker, of Fort Lauderdale, has been Chief Executive Officer of Marker Construction Group, a general contracting and construction management firm […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Jamie Grosshans to the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Grosshans fills the vacancy created by former Florida Supreme Court Justice Robert Luck’s appointment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit by President Donald Trump. “I’m pleased to announce that I’ve […]