Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to combat the opioid epidemic in Florida. The grant is worth up to $2,500,000, with $833,333 released initially. This funding will address the impacts the opioid […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of State (DOS) to initiate rule-making to address the availability of Spanish-language ballots and Spanish-language voter assistance for the 2020 elections and all future elections. “It is critically important that Spanish-speaking Floridians are able to exercise their right to vote without any language barriers,” […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released the following statement recognizing the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall in Bay County, Florida: “Six months ago today, Hurricane Michael made landfall in Northwest Florida, leaving a trail of death and destruction. We honor the memories of those who lost their lives and extend our condolences […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide an additional extension of debris removal to continue to ensure the residents of Northwest Florida receive the necessary support and assistance as they recover from Hurricane Michael. Below is the Department’s plan of action following the extension: By May […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 16, 2019 to act on this bill. SB 7016 – State-administered Retirement Systems ###

Plantation, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the details of his business development mission to Israel, which includes stops in Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem. The Governor was joined at the announcement by Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) President and CEO Jamal Sowell, who is helping to spearhead the mission. “I promised to be the most […]

Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Collier County is receiving $40.9 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. This funding is awarded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to reimburse the county for debris removal in the months following Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida. “I am proud to announce this funding for […]