TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that as a result of her Holiday Letters to Heroes Initiative, more than 31,000 letters written by Florida students from 56 school districts have been delivered to service men and women deployed through the Florida National Guard. The letters written by Florida’s students were collected by the Department […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on the state response efforts to the tornadoes that impacted Northwest Florida. The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie is visiting impacted areas while FDEM recovery staff begin damage assessments. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch, and stakeholders recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighted Florida’s investment and resources for survivors of human trafficking and reiterated the state’s ongoing efforts to end human trafficking. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $10 million available for businesses impacted by yesterday’s severe weather, including multiple tornadoes. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in Bay and Jackson […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the State University System of Florida and the Florida College System to waive certain transfer application requirements that would otherwise unnecessarily burden the transfer of Jewish students who have a well-founded fear of antisemitic persecution at their current postsecondary institution. Florida is experiencing an elevated number of inquiries from […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize resources available to impacted counties. In preparation for the severe weather, on Monday […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of the State address below:   Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the Legislature, and fellow […]

TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Tuesday, January 9, 2024 RE:                  Executive Order 24-03   Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   Brennan Keeler, of Hobe Sound, to serve as Judge on the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Keeler has served as Legal Counsel for the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association since 2016. Previously, he served as an Assistant County […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez shared the many successes under her leadership over the past year. “I am humbled to continue serving Floridians in our second term in office and I am proud to work alongside our great Governor Ron DeSantis,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “I look forward to many more accomplishments in 2024.” […]