Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Vice President Mike Pence and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at Jacksonville’s Operation New Hope, an organization that provides support and job skills training for people with a history in the criminal justice system and places them in employment that offers […]

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis presided over Naval Station Mayport’s Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony represents the formal transition of authority and command from outgoing Commander, Captain David Yoder, to incoming Commander, Captain Jason Canfield. “Captain Canfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience including multiple tours abroad and has deployed in […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for awarding nearly $100 million in funding for two major projects in Florida through the Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant program. Space Florida will be awarded $90 million to replace the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Indian River Bridge with new twin […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) celebrate national Hire a Veteran Day by encouraging Florida businesses to recruit and employ veterans. Florida businesses can benefit from the education, leadership experience and dedication veterans have cultivated in their military service. “We’re proud to celebrate Hire a Veteran […]

Ocoee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a plan to significantly expand Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure by increasing the number of charging stations along major thoroughfares throughout the state. “As electric cars become more prevalent on our roads and highways, the development of these charging stations is essential to the success of our ever-evolving […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $16.2 million in awards for 24 small and rural communities across the state through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), helps communities fund infrastructure improvements and housing rehabilitation. The Florida Small Cities […]