~Florida’s Private Sector Jobs Up 37,900 Over-the-Month in January 2024~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s private sector job growth rate which increased by 0.4 percent (+37,900 jobs) in January 2024. This is double the national rate of 0.2 percent over the same period. Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic stability and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Please see the below press release just sent from the Florida Department of Health.   “Today, Florida is providing an update on the measles outbreak in southeast Florida. Since January 2024, sixteen states have reported measles cases including: California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Arizona. Unfortunately, the measles cases in Florida have […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rodney Barreto to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.   Rodney Barreto Barreto is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Barreto Group, Inc. Active in his community, he is a member of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, the Florida Highway Patrol […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Percival and the reappointment of Diana Taub to the State Retirement Commission.    James Percival Percival, of Tallahassee, is the Chief of Staff for Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission […]

MEMORANDUM     TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ronald Salem, President of City Council, City of Jacksonville Donna Deegan, Mayor, City of Jacksonville   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, March 8, 2024 […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to mark the end of the 2024 Legislative Session and highlight the record number of historic wins that have been delivered for the people of Florida. This legislative session successfully carried into law a panoply of the Governor’s […]

LIVE OAK, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $66 million to communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. This award includes more than $9.2 million to the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, Madison County, and Big Bend Technical College through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) for infrastructure improvements and to […]

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is surging law enforcement personnel and assets across the state to ensure law and order is maintained over spring break. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will be deploying manpower and tactical assets to popular spring break destinations like Miami […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez participated in a ride-along in support of Operation Safe Highways, a multi-agency strike force tasked with interdicting criminals on state roadways with an emphasis on illegal drugs and criminal aliens. Florida law enforcement agencies participating include Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida National Guard, and Escambia, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the appointment of Glen Gilzean as Supervisor of Elections in Orange County to fill the vacancy left by former supervisor Bill Cowles’ retirement in January. Gilzean has been a dedicated public servant to the State of Florida, most recently serving as Administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District […]