TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the continued success of the Hope Florida initiative. Throughout the year, the First Lady has reaffirmed her commitment to support and advocate for Florida’s children, families, and vulnerable populations by breaking down community silos to unite faith institutions, nonprofits, private sector entities and government. Over the last […]

Announcement comes as the FCC attempts to tie funding for broadband expansion to DEI stipulations BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $223 million to expand broadband internet access to Floridians, including small and rural communities. This funding includes $135 million in state funding through the Broadband Opportunity Program and $86 million in federal […]

National Guardsmen and State Guard Soldiers will join FHP, FWC and FDLE officers already assisting Texas at the southern border TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is deploying members of the Florida National Guard (FLNG) and members of the Florida State Guard (FSG) will be deployed to assist Texas in its efforts […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis recognized National Mentoring Month by highlighting the success of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise. Since its launch four months ago, Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise has coordinated over 500 youth aging out of foster care with mentors. This initiative, facilitated by the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL), provides […]

TO:             Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Derek Brewer,                     Police Chief, Zephyrhills Police Department  Ron Oakley, Chair of Pasco County                     Commissioners Melonie Monson, Mayor, City of Zephyrhills […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, U.S. District Court Judge Allen Winsor issued an opinion dismissing the federal case Disney brought against Governor DeSantis. This ruling finally ends Disney’s futile attempts to control its own special government and receive benefits not available to other businesses throughout the state. To read the opinion from Judge Winsor, click here. In the opinion, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of $25 million to 134 Florida Jewish Day Schools to increase safety and security measures. This funding was allocated to the Department of Education during the 2023 Special Legislative Session. Since 2019, Governor DeSantis has allocated a record $43 million to safeguard Jewish Day Schools. To […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave remarks at the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) Winter Conference and presented the 4,000th bonus through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This initiative encourages Floridians to join the profession and attracts out-of-state recruits or experienced officers to relocate to Florida. To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here.   […]

Florida is leading the fight against a derelict federal government   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing so, protect the people of Florida from a reckless federal government. Florida calls for the following proposed amendments: a balanced federal budget, congressional term limits, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Aaron Castillo, William Gonzalez, Linda Hinchcliffe, Patrick Labrada, and Ailton Lopez to the Monroe County Housing Authority.   Aaron Castillo Castillo is the Director of Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center. Active in his community, he has served on the Monroe County Housing Authority […]