Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Efforts to Vaccinate Seniors in Partnership with Faith-Based Community

On March 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s innovative partnership with the faith-based community to vaccinate Floridians in underserved communities. In January, Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to work with the faith-based community to identify places of worship and other locations in underserved communities where the vaccine may be administered. […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Marion County

On March 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Ocala, Fla.  – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a vaccination site at On Top of the World Retirement Community in Marion County. The site will provide 1,100 Pfizer vaccines per day, totaling 3,300 vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. Watch the press conference by clicking HERE. As of March 4, […]

Tom Brady Backing First Lady DeSantis’ New Resiliency Initiative for Students

On March 3, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and recent Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is lending support to a new resiliency initiative for Florida students launched by First Lady Casey DeSantis. Professional sports teams, organizations and athletes from across the state are supporting this initiative to empower Florida students. Team partnerships include the Orlando Magic, Orlando […]

Florida Residents Featured by Governor Ron DeSantis as Virtual State of State Guests

On March 2, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida residents were featured in a video shared during Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2021 State of the State address. The State of the State is an annual address the Governor of Florida delivers to a joint session of Florida’s Legislature outlining the Governor’s vision and priorities for the State of Florida. Peter […]

Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address

On March 2, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Provided below is the State of the State address as prepared for delivery. The address is embargoed until delivery. Opening Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the House and Senate and fellow citizens: I see, in many parts of our country, a sad state of affairs: schools closed, businesses shuttered and lives […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls Highlight Proposed Legislation to Combat Foreign Influence and Corporate Espionage

On March 1, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by House Speaker Chris Sprowls and members of the Florida House and Senate to highlight proposed legislation to combat foreign influence and corporate espionage in Florida. “For far too long, the Communist Party of China and other foreign adversaries have been deliberate in their economic infiltration […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Florida Professional Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Supporting First Lady DeSantis’ New Resiliency Initiative for Students

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida professional major league sports teams and organizations from across Florida are applauding Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for launching a new resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem solving. FOOTBALL Miami Dolphins  “It’s easy for everyone to get behind an […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Awards to 12 Communities in Northwest Florida Impacted by Hurricane Michael

On February 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $4.6 million in awards to communities in Northwest Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). In 2020, the Florida Legislature created a special appropriation for RIF projects in Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Fort Pierce

On February 25, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Fort Pierce, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at Spanish Lake Community in St. Lucie County. This new site will provide 2,300 Pfizer vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. This vaccination site will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, February […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Hernando County

On February 24, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Brooksville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an additional vaccination site at High Point Community in Hernando County. This new site will provide 750 Pfizer vaccines per day, totaling 2,250 vaccines to seniors age 65 and older over the next three days. Watch the press conference by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Florida […]