Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis touted new standings by U.S. News and World Report ranking the University of Florida 7th and Florida State University 18th among public universities across the country, a significant rise for both schools. “There’s no question Florida is a top-tier destination for tourism and economic growth,” said Governor DeSantis. […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the efforts of key Florida departments and agencies for their preparedness of and response to Hurricane Dorian as the storm approached and continued north along the East Coast. “I’d like to thank the hardworking men and women of the State of Florida for their efforts to ensure […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, as Hurricane Dorian traveled north along Florida’s East Coast, Governor Ron DeSantis remained in constant communication with emergency management officials and State, national and local weather experts. Governor DeSantis also thanked county, local and emergency management officials for successfully preparing Florida for Hurricane Dorian. “With Hurricane Dorian moving past Florida, our […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor, followed by a press conference to provide the media and public updates regarding Hurricane Dorian. The Governor has been in constant communication with President Donald Trump and FEMA officials since Hurricane Dorian began threatening Florida. “I’d like […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, as Hurricane Dorian slowly moves away from the Bahamas, Governor Ron DeSantis is receiving constant updates from Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Jared Moskowitz and State Meteorologist Amy Godsey. This morning, the Governor spoke with President Donald Trump, who reiterated his full support for Florida. Governor DeSantis also participated in […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received multiple briefings on Hurricane Dorian from Division of Emergency Management Director (DEM) Jared Moskowitz and State Meteorologist Amy Godsey. The Governor continues to be in constant communication with federal, State and local weather experts, as well as county emergency management directors and mayors. “We have seen what […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging residents along Florida’s East Coast to heed all evacuation orders and warnings from local officials. Hurricane Dorian has been upgraded to a dangerous Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 180 miles per hour. This morning, Governor DeSantis received a full briefing on Hurricane Dorian […]