Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $23 million in funding to bolster Florida’s mental health services system as well as an additional funding initiative to support first responders who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This $23 million in funding, derived from […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, including details on the state’s initial allocation of 179,400 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Watch the Governor’s update by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Text from Governor DeSantis’ video message as delivered is provided below: Hi, I’m Governor Ron […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, as well as details on the different types of vaccines that have been developed by several companies. Watch the Governor’s update by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Text from Governor DeSantis’ video message as delivered is provided below: Hi, […]

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been awarded an additional $28 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant in response to COVID-19. This federal Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and will provide disaster-relief […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on new therapeutics to treat COVID-19, as well as Florida’s vaccine distribution plan once vaccines are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Watch the Governor’s update by clicking the image below or clicking HERE. Today’s update follows Governor DeSantis’ recent conversations with officials of […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) officially submitted its Section 804 Importation Proposal (SIP) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Florida’s Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. “For far too long, Floridians have been paying exorbitant prices for prescription drugs,” said Governor […]

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) recognized November as National Adoption Month. The annual observance is a special time for government agencies, community organizations, and advocates across the state to show appreciation for the individuals and families who have adopted children, while […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, as well as new therapeutic treatments that are available to those most vulnerable to the virus. Florida is prepared to distribute vaccines pending approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Watch the Governor’s update by clicking the image below […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, during the State Board of Education Meeting, First Lady Casey DeSantis provided updates on the Children & Youth Cabinet and her Hope for Healing initiative and presented the Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award to child abuse survivor Phillip Adams. “I want to commend Phillip Adams for lending his voice to the countless […]

Tallahassee, Fla. –  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that $1,250,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to five projects to protect military installations across the state. The award recipients include the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, Clay County Development Authority, Polk County Board of County Commissioners, […]