Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 1087 – Domestic Violence Services, following the recently disclosed information regarding the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (FCADV) untenable practices over the past several years. CS/HB 1087 removes the FCADV from statute and allows the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to administer all programs related […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $14 million has been awarded to seven organizations through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program. Award recipients include local workforce development boards, schools, colleges and universities in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma. The program, administered by DEO, is […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/SB 476 – Law Enforcement Vehicles For a PDF copy of the transmittal letter, click HERE. ###

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, during Clay County Day at the Florida State Capitol, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is awarding $250,000 to the city of Green Cove Springs for electrical line infrastructure upgrades through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The City of Green Cove Springs will also match the grant with $50,000 and […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the popular 2020 Gulf red snapper recreational season is set to open June 11 through July 25, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available. This season will apply to those fishing from private recreational vessels in Gulf state and federal waters, and to charter vessels […]

Pensacola, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the unveiling of the “Salute Our Soldiers” Military Loan Program (SOS) that will be offered to veterans and active duty military personnel throughout the state. The announcement was made following a roundtable to discuss ongoing issues and initiatives that involve Florida’s military and veteran population. The Governor […]

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is awarding more than $3.6 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to the Florida State College at Jacksonville and St. Johns River State College to create the Northeast Florida Fintech Initiative. This Initiative represents a partnership between both colleges, regional schools, nonprofits and numerous […]