Application Portal Open for Director of the New Florida State Guard

On May 31, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The newly re-established Florida State Guard (FLSG), Florida’s civilian force that will assist in supporting state emergency response, is looking for a Director. Florida seeks an individual with a strong background in military operations and culture to lead the men and women of the FLSG. The Director of the FLSG will be […]

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

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

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             May 27, 2022 RE:                   Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes of the United States Military who […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Encourages Floridians to Splash Safely During Water Safety Month

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

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was at the historic Venetian pool, the largest freshwater pool in the nation, to discuss drowning prevention and boating safety. Also there to discuss water safety tips was Florida Department of Health (DOH) Deputy Secretary Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, local officials, and water safety stakeholders. Lieutenant Governor Nuñez also […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 2-D – Property Insurance SB 4-D – Building Safety CS/CS/SB 494 – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission CS/SB 722 – Education for Student Inmates CS/CS/SB 758 – Education SB 7026 – A review Under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/HB 225 – Charter School […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Eleven Bills from the Florida Legislature

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 10, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 2-D – Property Insurance SB 4-D –  Building Safety CS/SB 444 – Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching CS/CS/CS 692 – Sexual Offenses Definitions CS/CS/SB 752 – Probationary […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Participate in Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of 2022 Hurricane Season

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

~The 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning May 28 through June 10 ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encouraged Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from Saturday, May 28, to Friday, June […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 159 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 389 – Money Services Businesses CS/CS/HB 423 – Building Regulation CS/CS/HB 837 – Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program CS/CS/CS/HB 959 – Department of Financial Services CS/HB 1023 – Insolvent Insurers HB 1433 – Orange County CS/HB 6513 – Relief of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 9, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/SB 722 – Education for Student Inmates CS/CS/SB 758 – Education CS/CS/SB 494 – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission SB 7026 – A Review under the Open […]

Memorandum: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas

On May 24, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            May 24, 2022 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas   Please see the Proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. here. As a mark of respect for the victims of […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Florida Highway Patrol Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking and Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts

On May 24, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Highway Patrol hosted a roundtable discussion with local North Florida law enforcement about efforts to combat human trafficking and drug trafficking around the I-10, I-75 intersection. At the roundtable, law enforcement officers and leadership discussed the importance of interdicting human traffickers and drug smugglers when […]