Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order that will reduce density and crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bars and Nightclubs Under the direction of Governor DeSantis, all bars and nightclubs throughout Florida will close for the next 30 days. Department of Business […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis thanked members of the Florida Legislature for providing the necessary resources to address the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19. The Legislature’s action will support the Florida Department of Health’s ability to receive new funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opens tomorrow, […]

The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/ Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 389 – Practice of Pharmacy CS/CS/HB 599 – Consultant Pharmacists CS/CS/HB 607 – Direct Care Workers For a PDF copy of the transmittal letter, click HERE. ###

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. If the legislature remains in session the Governor has until March 18, 2020 to act on these bills. CS/HB 389 – Practice of Pharmacy CS/CS/HB 599 – Consultant Pharmacists CS/CS/HB 607 – Direct Care Workers ###

Tallahassee, Fla. – Since the emergence of COVID-19 in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has remained in constant communication with State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, public health officials at the local, state and federal levels and executive agency leaders. On March 1, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-51 which directed Surgeon General Rivkees to declare […]

Quincy, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has awarded a $1.2 million three-year grant to Gadsden County for a new Criminal Justice Diversion Project. This project will provide a comprehensive array of services and support for citizens with untreated mental health and substance abuse […]