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 […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Leads Mission to United Kingdom for Farnborough International Airshow

On July 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez highlighted her aerospace and aviation mission to the United Kingdom for the Farnborough International Airshow, which took place from July 16—20. During the mission, organized in conjunction with Enterprise Florida, Inc., Lieutenant Governor Nuñez met with several corporate executive officials to discuss various economic issues and promote future […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Initiatives to Protect Floridians from ESG Financial Fraud

On July 27, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TAMPA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced legislative proposals and administrative actions to protect Floridians from the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement which threatens the vitality of the American economy and Americans’ economic freedom by targeting disfavored individuals and industries to advance a woke ideological agenda. To view a one-pager with more […]

$12 Million in Down Payment Assistance Awarded to Hometown Heroes Since June 1

On July 26, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that since the Hometown Heroes housing assistance program launched on June 1, Florida Housing Finance Corporation has provided more than $12 million in down payment assistance to Florida’s hometown heroes. Florida Housing received $100 million from the state Legislature this year to establish the Hometown Heroes program, which […]

Governor DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Save on Back to School Items During Sales Tax Holiday

On July 25, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

~ 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Extended to 14 Days ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida families prepare for another school year, Governor Ron DeSantis is encouraging Floridians to save money on school supplies from July 25 – August 7. With the school year quickly approaching, the sales tax holiday is predicted to save Florida families […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Denounces the Cuban Regime’s Attempts to Steal from Americans with Deceitful Foreign Investment Policies

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Enterprise Florida to issue an alert warning Floridians not to let the communist Cuban regime steal their money through a recent scheme seeking to attract foreign investment for the “non-state sector.” Over the past year and a half, the Biden […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Statewide Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.8 Percent, Despite National Economic Conditions

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

More Floridians Enter the Workforce as National Labor Force Shrinks TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s June 2022 data indicates that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 percent, despite national economic conditions. Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has declined or held steady for 23 consecutive months through June 2022. The national unemployment rate […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards Hope Florida Funds to Five Northwest Florida Organizations Giving Hope to Florida Families

On July 21, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

FREEPORT, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded five outstanding Northwest Florida organizations with $5,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. She also awarded each organization with the First Lady’s Medal for Courage, Commitment & Service, which honors Floridians who are creating positive change in their communities. To watch the press conference, click here. […]