Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Board of Pilot Commissioners

On July 22, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Benson, Sheldon Bernau, Bruce Cumings, Thomas “Jason” Hodge, and Brian Seuter and the reappointment of Michael Jaccoma to the Board of Pilot Commissioners.    Robert Benson Benson is a retired Partner with Crow Horwath LLP. He is a Florida certified public accountant and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Defense Support Task Force

On July 22, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gregory Billman and Steven “Reeves” Valentine to the Florida Defense Support Task Force.   Gregory Billman Billman, of Key West, is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of GTOPS Inc. He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel, having served as the 45thSpace […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

On July 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Gary Lester and Gary Nicklaus and the reappointment of Steven Hudson to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.   Steven Hudson Hudson, of Fort Lauderdale, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Capital Group. He serves as the Vice Chair of Broward Workshop […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Lee “Gene” Bailey to the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners

On July 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lee “Gene” Bailey to the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners.   Lee “Gene” Bailey Bailey, of Blountstown, formerly served as a Calhoun County Commissioner. Originally elected in 1972, he served from 1972-1980 and was elected again in 2016. Bailey is a former construction project consultant […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jeffery Moore to the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners

On July 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeffery Moore to the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners.   Jeffery Moore Moore, of Havana, is a former Tax Law Specialist for the Florida Department of Revenue.  He is the past Chairman of the Gadsden Soil and Water Conservation District, is a member of the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Cherie Hill to the School Board of Columbia County

On July 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cherie Hill to the School Board of Columbia County.   Cherie Hill Hill, of Lake City, is an Adjunct Instructor at Saint Leo University and a former Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Columbia County Schools. She was named Columbia County Principal of the Year and holds […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Education Commission of the States

On July 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Angela Falconetti and Henry Mack to the Education Commission of the States.   Angela Falconetti, EdD Falconetti, of Winter Haven, is the President of Polk State College. She is the immediate Past Chair of the Association of Florida Colleges Council of Presidents and is a member […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Kicks Off Florida Python Challenge® Competition

On August 5, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

    MIAMI — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined hundreds of competitors to kick off the 2022 Florida Python Challenge®. Over 800 participants and counting, from 32 states and Canada, are beginning their search to find and remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem. Participants are eligible to win thousands of dollars in […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of United States Representative Jackie Walorski

On August 4, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                   Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:             Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:              August 4, 2022   RE:                   Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of United […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches Florida Cancer Connect

On August 3, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

A Statewide Initiative to Provide Cancer Information and Survivor Stories     JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled Florida Cancer Connect, an initiative that focuses on providing information on cancer treatment, caregiver tools, and stories from brave Floridians who have fought this disease on one centralized website. First Lady DeSantis was joined […]