HAVANA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $9 million in funding for Gadsden County communities for infrastructure and economic development projects across the county. This funding is provided by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and will help construct, rehabilitate, and expand critical infrastructure within Gadsden County to support community resiliency. At the […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical professions purchase their first home. The Hometown Heroes Housing Program will be available to Floridians including law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees, and active military or […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County CS/SB 70 – Relief of Donna Catalano by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services CS/SB 74 – Relief of Harry Augustin Shumow by the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County d/b/a Jackson Memorial […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/HB 389 – Money Services Businesses CS/CS/HB 423 – Building Regulation CS/CS/CS/HB 749 – Fraud Prevention CS/CS/HB 837 – Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program CS/CS/CS/HB 959 – Department […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County CS/SB 70 – Relief of Donna Catalano by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services CS/SB 74 […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to outperform the nation in economic success. Due to Florida’s strong economy, the state has been able to make record investments in education, infrastructure, and other programs while increasing our State Reserves. Florida’s reserves will close out at more than $20 billion […]

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a high school The Facts. Your Future. assembly at Tohopekaliga High School to highlight the dangers of youth substance abuse, especially for teens. These assemblies will count toward the five hours of required instruction for mental health and substance abuse. Schools are encouraged to follow the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 95 – Controlled Substances For the transmittal letter, click here. ###

LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in Florida, including fentanyl.    “Floridians of all walks of life have witnessed the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic across our state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “While the Biden administration has failed […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 336 – Uniform Commercial Code SB 352 – Construction Liens CS/SB 518 – Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim and remove Trees CS/CS/CS/SB 706 – School Concurrency CS/SB 754 – Mobile Home Registration Periods  CS/CS/SB 1140 – Alarm Systems CS/SB 1526 – Public Records […]