Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 25th, 2019 to act on this bill. CS/CS/HB 771 – Environmental Regulation ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is donating 50 FEMA travel trailers to Bay County. By securing these trailers from FEMA and working with Bay County, DEM is providing additional alternative housing to residents impacted by Hurricane Michael. “Providing enough housing has been one of the […]

This Year Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Florida Highway Patrol Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the keynote address at the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) 141st Recruit Class graduation. This year marks the 80-year anniversary of the Florida Highway Patrol, and 54 brave men and women of the 141st class will be […]

$40 Million to Assist Businesses Still Recovering from Hurricane Irma Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, during National Small Business Week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of the Rebuild Florida Business Loan program with $40 million in state and federal funds to help small businesses that are still recovering from Hurricane Irma to rebuild and expand. […]

Miami Gardens, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 7070: K-12 Education at William A. Kirlew Junior Academy. The bill expands the programs through which qualified parents may seek educational choice options for their children, establishes the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, and helps to recruit and retain the best teachers and principals for our […]

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on his Bold Vision for High Quality Education at Mt. Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy. The Governor was joined by Senate President Bill Galvano, Senator Manny Díaz, Jr., Senator Jeff Brandes, Senator Ed Hooper, Representative Chris Sprowls, Representative Jennifer Sullivan, Representative Chris Latvala, Representative Jackie Toledo, Representative […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 24th, 2019 to act on these bills. CS/HB 193 – Charlotte County CS/CS/HB 523 – Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Volusia County HB 745 – Alachua County CS/HB 1063 – City of Palm Bay, Brevard County […]

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on his Bold Vision for High Quality Education at Potter’s House Christian Academy in Jacksonville. The Governor was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Senator Manny Díaz, Jr., Senator Rob Bradley, Representative Jennifer Sullivan and other members of the Florida Legislature. “Potter’s House […]

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the importance of caring for every child’s mental health Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor and First Lady DeSantis, along with the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Education and the Agency for Health Care Administration, recognize today as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. One […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the 2019 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Mid-Year Meeting. The Governor spoke about his work with the Florida Legislature during this session where they achieved unprecedented victories on behalf of the people of Florida. “Coming off a successful Legislative Session where we tackled issues ranging from our […]