New Position Will Prepare Florida for the Environmental, Physical and Economic Impacts of Sea Level Rise Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Nesheiwat as Florida’s first Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). The CRO is tasked with preparing Florida for the environmental, physical and economic impacts of sea level rise. […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the number of employed Floridians has increased to more than 10 million in July 2019. Over the year, 128,000 people entered the labor force at an annual growth rate of 1.3 percent. Florida’s residents are benefiting from a strong economy, businesses are expanding and Floridians are confident […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Doris Mae Barnes, Dr. Judith Ann Bense and Millie Wilborn Gildersleeve to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Doris Mae Barnes Barnes, of Miami, made […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida leaders applauded President Donald Trump for nominating Florida Supreme Court Justices Barbara Lagoa and Robert Luck to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has jurisdiction over federal cases originating in the states […]

Tallahassee Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Joint Investiture Ceremony for Justices Robert Luck and Carlos Muñiz. Robert Luck is the first Orthodox Jewish Justice and Carlos Muñiz is the first Nicaraguan American Justice to be appointed to the Florida Supreme Court. The Governor was joined at the ceremony by First Lady […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Florida Talent Development Council is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019. Created in CS/HB 7071: Workforce Education, the Florida Talent Development Council will work to develop a coordinated, data-driven, statewide approach to meeting Florida’s needs for a 21st-century workforce that employers […]

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 […]