Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments

On October 19, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments, one to the Second Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Polk County Court.     Lance Neff, of Tallahassee, to serve as Judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court   Neff has served as the General Counsel for the […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month by Highlighting Hope Florida Expansion at New College of Florida

On October 19, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

~ New College of Florida offers employment for individuals with unique abilities ~ SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch and New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran to recognize October as Disability Employment Awareness Month and highlight new job opportunities available through Hope […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Hamilton County Development Authority Board of Supervisors

On October 18, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Megan Carter, Nathaniel Combass, and Lowell Klepper to the Hamilton County Development Authority Board of Supervisors.   Megan Carter Carter, of White Springs, is the Administrative Director of North Florida Professional Services, Inc. Previously, she served as President of Legacy Engineering Solutions, Inc. and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Successful Launch of Two Cargo Planes with Donated Supplies to Israel

On October 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) has deployed two cargo planes, holding 85 pallets of donated supplies, which will reach Israel tomorrow. Items on the planes include medical supplies, clothing items, hygiene products and children’s toys. Footage of the cargo being loaded onto the planes to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $4.2 Million for Infrastructure Improvements in Santa Rosa County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

On October 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $4.2 million to Santa Rosa County through the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support the aerospace and defense sectors by connecting Naval Air Station Whiting Field to Whiting Aviation Park. The JGGF award will help construct a helipad and an approximately 2,800 linear foot taxiway […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Mission from Israel Returns Nearly 300 Americans Home

On October 15, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the first mission has arrived from Israel with evacuees who were unable to return home due to commercial flight cancellations. Florida partnered with Project Dynamo to bring nearly 300 evacuees home from Israel, including more than 270 to Tampa and seven to Orlando this afternoon. Once the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Northwest Florida State College District Board of Trustees

On October 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cory Fosdyck, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Megan Harrison and the reappointment of Donald Litke and Thomas “Rudy” Wright to the Northwest Florida State College District Board of Trustees.   Cory Fosdyck Fosdyck is a Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director for Merrill Lynch. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council

On October 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Edenfield, Ed Hudak, Mike Prendergast, and Carolyn Timmann and the reappointment of Charles Broadway to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council.   Donald Edenfield Edenfield is the Jackson County Sheriff. He is an Adjunct Instructor at Chipola College, Florida Panhandle Technical […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 50% Discounts for Florida State Park Passes and FWC Hunting and Fishing Licenses

On October 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Discounts available for three months, from Oct. 14, 2023, through Jan. 13, 2024   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned waterways. As part of the Great Outdoors Initiative, Governor […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

On October 12, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   James Sherman, of West Palm Beach, to serve as Judge on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Sherman has served as a County Court Judge for Palm Beach County […]