Tolls to be suspended on transportation facilities located throughout Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter Counties and portions of Orange County   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls along Florida’s west coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. By suspending tolls in the impacted area, Floridians […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Over the weekend, Governor DeSantis vehemently condemned the horrific, racially-motivated murders in Jacksonville near Edward Waters University. Governor DeSantis announced an initial, immediate award of $1 million through the Volunteer Florida Foundation to bolster campus security at Edward Waters University in addition to an award of $100,000 to help the impacted families of […]

MEMORANDUM     TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Monday, August 28, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-172 (Amending Executive Order […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Idalia and state preparedness efforts. Full remarks can be found here. As of 2 p.m. […]

Governor DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Remain Vigilant and Prepared     TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare the state of Florida for potential impacts from Invest 93L. Today, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are taking timely precautions to ensure Florida’s communities, infrastructure […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of William Lloyd and Richard Schwab to the Suwannee River Water Management District.   William Lloyd Lloyd, of High Springs, is the Vice President of Suwannee Valley Feeds, LLC. He is the former Manager of Suwannee Valley Feeds and a Dairy Specialist with ADM Alliance […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Ryan Atwood, Ronald Howse, and Jon “Chris” Peterson to the St. Johns River Water Management District.   Ryan Atwood Atwood, of Mount Dora, is the Owner of Atwood Family Farms and H&A Farms. He is the former President of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John Alter and Angus “Gus” Andrews to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.   John Alter Alter, of Malone, is currently retired and manages a family-run tree farm. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Captain. Alter […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marva Johnson, Dan McGrew, Christopher Moya, and Robert “Bob” Ward to the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees.   Marva Johnson Johnson, of Winter Garden, is the Group Vice President for Charter Communications. She is the former Chairwoman of the Florida State Board of […]