TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida State Guard (FSG) graduated 205 soldiers from the February Initial Entry Training (IET). Over the past three weeks, volunteers completed the robust training program—earning the title of Florida State Guard Soldier.   “The Florida State Guard serves an important role in emergency response for the state,” […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills:   CS/HB 1 – Online Protections for Minors  CS/HB 1377 – Public Records   To view the transmittal letter, click here and here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/HB 117 – Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony    To view the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 6, 2024, to act on this bill.   CS/HB 117 – Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony    ###

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 117, which allows for the public release of grand jury documents, such as those related to the 2006 Florida investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Two victims of Epstein joined Governor DeSantis in Palm Beach to celebrate the justice that was being delivered.   “The public deserves […]

                                                                  Photos courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor NAPLES, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded six Collier County nonprofit organizations with $10,000 […]

NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited The Freedom Institute of Collier County where he highlighted Florida’s success in education and position as the number one state in the country for school choice. Then, Governor DeSantis participated in a Q&A with the institute’s co-founder, Tom Grady, to discuss the multitude of opportunities afforded to Florida’s […]

Photo courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a reception at the Governor’s Residence in honor of Black History Month. Governor DeSantis recognized educators and announced the winners of the student art and essay contest. This year’s theme is Celebrating […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 1, 2024 to act on these bills.     CS/HB 1 – Online Protections for Minors  CS/HB 1377 – Public Records ###

CEDAR KEY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6 million in awards to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program and the Florida Disaster Fund. $5.3 million in RIF awards have been awarded to help nine communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia by strengthening public infrastructure and expanding job opportunities for […]