TALLAHSSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chase Christianson as Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida. Chase Christianson Christianson is the Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Parham Doctors’ Hospital. Christian earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from […]

TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, May 3, 2024   RE:               Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial Officer CS/HB 1291 – Educator Preparation Programs CS/CS/HB 939 – Consumer Protection To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior. With today’s actions, Governor DeSantis is bolstering protections for: Consumers, by providing recourse for individuals who believe they have been de-banked for political reasons; Teachers, by […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 1084 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services SB 7026 – Public Records To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

HARDEE COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an overlooked source of protein.” While the World Economic Forum is telling the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major holiday weekends such as Father’s Day, July 4th and the Thanksgiving holiday. “I am […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 15, 2024, to act on these bills. HB 7071 – Foreign Investments by the State Board of Administration CS/CS/HB 1331 – Commodities Produced by Forced Labor CS/CS/HB 1645 – Energy Resources CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial […]

The Governor announced he would sign the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and all Florida State Parks will be free to enter during Memorial Day Weekend TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would be signing the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Freedom Month Sales Tax […]

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Oakley, Chair of County Commission, Pasco County Chopper Davis, Mayor, City of New Port Richey   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Monday, April 29, 2024   […]