JUPITER, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida’s history with more than $2.2 billion going to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities for services through the iBudget waiver. The waiver provides social, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services to individuals with autism and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed heroes from across the state of Florida to the Florida Governor’s Residence to recognize them for their contributions to others and for exhibiting exceptional courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity. Seventy five Florida heroes were honored at the ceremony, including first […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/CS/HB 613 – Mobile Home Park Lot Tenancies CS/CS/HB 1171 – Schemes to Defraud CS/CS/HB 1181 – Juvenile Justice CS/CS/HB 1389 – Digital Voyeurism CS/CS/HB 159 – HIV Infection Prevention Drugs CS/CS/HB 7013 – Special Districts CS/CS/HB 917 – Career and Technical Education CS/HB […]

The Governor also awards of $60 Million for Alternative Water Supply Projects TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—This week, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted investments to continue to strengthen Florida’s natural resources, announcing his commitment to signing $1.5 billion for Everglades and water quality, making investments in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and strengthening Florida’s infrastructure. Today, the Governor is announcing […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis and Mamie DeSantis helped send the Manatee “Toast” back into the spring.   CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and SeaWorld at Three Sisters Springs to assist with the release of a manatee back into the wild. The manatee, named Toast, was […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 10, 2024, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/HB 939 – Consumer Protection CS/CS/CS/HB 1065 – Substance Abuse Treatment CS/CS/HB 935 – Home Health Care Services CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 – Permanency for Children CS/HB 1561 – Office […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court.  Charles Helm, of Floral City, to serve as Judge on the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Helm has served as a County Court Judge for Citrus County since 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Fifteenth […]

TO:               Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Carolyn Cummings, Chair of County Commission, Leon County John Dailey, Mayor, City of Tallahassee   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Thursday, April 25, 2024   RE:         […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/HB 1029 – My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program CS/SB 7028 – My Safe Florida Home Program CS/CS/SB 988 – Public Records To view the transmittal letters, click here and here. ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida has successfully rescued 722 Americans from Haiti. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) began rescue operations at the direction of Governor DeSantis on March 20, 2024, due to the political turmoil in Haiti. “The State of Florida doesn’t shy away from doing […]