TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $210 million through the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program for 27 statewide projects that will reduce harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways. The awards include septic-to-sewer projects, wastewater treatment upgrades, stormwater projects, wastewater improvement projects and a regional agricultural project. “It is important to protect and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts to Floridians on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Florida State Park annual passes. On Oct. 14, 2023, Governor DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative and signed Executive Order 23-209, directing the Department of Environmental Protection […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first awards through the newly established Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Protection Program, which was proposed by Governor DeSantis in Executive Order 23-06. $100 million in state funding has been provided to support 21 priority water quality projects that will reduce the amount of harmful nutrients entering the IRL and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Susan Amat and Garrett Johnson to the Florida Opportunity Fund Board of Directors.   Susan Amat, PhD Amat, of Palmetto Bay, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Venture Hive. Active in her community, she previously served as a member of the Miami […]

Tim Cerio Cerio is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director of the Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation. He serves as a Commissioner on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and previously served as the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for the Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation. Cerio earned his bachelor’s degree in political […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony Croom, Jr. to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners.   Anthony Croom, Jr. Croom is a Safety Specialist with the Franklin County School District. Previously, he was a Lieutenant with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a Special Agent with the Bureau of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Benjamin White to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners.   Benjamin White White, of Monticello, is the Co-Owner of WW Cattle, LLC. Active in his community, he is the current President of the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association and a trustee of the Tri-County […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jay Riley to the Sarasota County Charter Review Board.   Jay Riley Riley, of Sarasota, is the Senior Director of Special Projects and External Affairs at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus. Active in his community, he is a member of the Nathan […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jerry Bullard to the Lake Shore Hospital Authority.   Jerry Bullard Bullard, of Lake City, is a Property Developer at GSMS Developers. He is the former President of the Stephen Foster State Park Citizen’s Support Organization and previously served as a Statewide Director for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas “T.J.” Thornberry to the Charlotte County Airport Authority.   Thomas “T.J.” Thornberry Thornberry, of Port Charlotte, is the President and Contractor of Thornberry Custom Builders, Inc. Active in his community, he is the Vice Chair of Leadership Charlotte, a member of the City […]