MOORE HAVEN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $1 million in funding to the City of Moore Haven through two Rural Infrastructure Fund grants to improve and enhance the downtown area and attract new development, creating new jobs and improving the local economy. The City of Moore Haven will use the funds […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Following the federal government’s denial of Florida’s request to provide assistance to individuals impacted by the tornadoes that touched down in Charlotte and Lee counties on January 16, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) launched a donation portal to provide immediate relief for disaster survivors impacted by […]

MADISON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $11 million to support infrastructure in Madison, Suwannee, and Putnam counties through the Rural Infrastructure fund and the Community Development Block Grant program administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Since the beginning of 2021, Governor DeSantis has traveled the state to award more […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director (FDEM) Kevin Guthrie met with disaster survivors impacted by the recent Southwest Florida tornadoes and urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse their decision to deny the State’s Individual Assistance request. “Floridians shouldn’t be punished for a disaster […]

TO:                  James Wiggins, Colonel, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Randy Anderson, Mayor, Town of Orange Park Mike Cella, Chair of County Commissioners, Clay County FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            February 18, 2022 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until February 24, 2022, to act on these bills.   SB 846 – Florida Statutes SB 848 – Florida Statutes SB 850 – Florida Statutes SB 852 – Florida Statutes SB 854 – Florida Statutes SB 7000 – […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 96 – Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund SB 98 – Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund For the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the State’s request for Individual Assistance for Floridians impacted by recent tornadoes in Charlotte and Lee counties was denied. FDEM plans to appeal this decision, due to the amount of destruction and displaced residents caused by […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was joined by State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton to encourage Floridians to prioritize heart health by becoming more active. Florida’s network of hiking and accessible trails in Florida provides opportunities for a variety of activities […]

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida welcomed 30.9 million visitors between October and December 2021, marking the second consecutive quarter that overall visitation has surpassed 2019, pre-pandemic levels. Overall in 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic visitors, the highest level in state history, as residents of other states flocked […]