TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Thursday, October 12, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-208 (Emergency Management – Impacts of War […]

Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. and Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo joins Governor Ron DeSantis to recognize student and educator winners   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month student and educator contest winners. Contest winners were invited to the Florida Governor’s Mansion where […]

SURFSIDE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by members of the Florida Legislature and leaders in the Jewish community at the Shul of Bal Harbour to announce a proposal that will increase sanctions against the Iranian regime. The sanctions include broadening the industries on Florida’s scrutinized companies list and strengthening Florida’s position on states […]

MEMORANDUM     TO:             Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Monday, October 9, 2023   RE:                Flags at Half-Staff and Florida Capitol to be lit […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sherry Taylor as Hendry County Supervisor of Elections.   Sherry Taylor Taylor, of LaBelle, is the Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Hendry County. Previously, she was a Paralegal for the Luckey Law Firm, P.L. With over ten years of experience with elections in […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Deidra Pettis as Washington County Supervisor of Elections.   Deidra Pettis Pettis, of Chipley, is an E911 Assistant for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. She has been employed in public service for over 15 years. Pettis attended Northwest Florida State College.   […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $8.7 million to nine small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for housing and community development activities. This builds upon more than $87 million invested in 123 community development projects for Florida communities since 2019.   “I […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Beruff and Jamie Shelton to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors.   Carlos Beruff Beruff is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Home Gulf Coast, Inc. He previously served as Chair of the Constitution Revision Commission and was a […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.   Michael Hooi, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court   Judge Hooi has served as a Hillsborough County Court Judge since 2021. Previously, he worked as an Associate Attorney at Stichter, Riedel, Blain […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $375,000 to Chipola College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to increase workforce training opportunities that support Florida’s automotive industry. This award will fund the purchase and installation of up-to-date training equipment for the Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics program. To watch the full video, […]