TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Douglas Bassett, Rafael Echarri, Robert Lombardo, Kevin McElroy, Donald Smith Jr., and Clarence Tibbs to the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board. Douglas Bassett Bassett is the Executive Director and Head of Licensing and Compliance at Comcast Xfinity Home. He currently serves as a National Company Director for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Courtney Drummond, Alexis Lambert, and Ivey Yarger to the State Emergency Response Commission. Courtney Drummond Drummond is the Senior Vice President of Florida Engineering for The Corradino Group. Previously, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations at the Florida Department of Transportation. Drummond earned […]

Florida has the lowest statewide unemployment rate of top 10 largest states TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 45 consecutive months. In July 2024, Florida’s statewide unemployment rate was 3.3%, which was 1 percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.3%. Additionally, Florida’s […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida welcomed a record-breaking 34.2 million visitors in the second quarter of 2024. This figure represents a 1.7% increase over the same period in 2023, setting a new all-time high for second-quarter visitation in the state’s history. “Florida continues to set the standard as the top destination for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Amanda Grandy as Chair, Gretta Barrett, and Sarah Davis to the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Amanda Grandy Grandy is a Realtor at Amanda Grandy, PLLC. Active in her community, she currently serves at the Treasurer of the Niceville Chamber of Commerce, the Vice […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $8 million to Miami-Dade County through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support roadway infrastructure at Miami Freedom Park. The JGGF award will help expand business opportunities in the park and create more than 1,800 jobs. “Today’s award will significantly boost job creation and attract businesses to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Mohammadbhoy as Chair, Denise Marzullo and Christina Riggio to the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. Adam Mohammadbhoy Mohammadbhoy is a Partner at Harllee & Bald, P.A. Active in his community, he is a member of the Manatee County Bar Association and previously was appointed […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Denise Grimsley and Alison Hancock to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees. Denise Grimsley Grimsley, of Zolfo Springs, is the Chief Executive Officer of The Development Group. Previously, she was elected as a Florida State Senator and a member of the Florida House […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alyssa Foganholi, Julia Musella, and Christine Thompson and the reappointment of David Kenton and Jeffrey Wood to the Children’s Services Council of Broward County. Alyssa Foganholi Foganholi is the Assistant Principal at Chesterbrook Academy. Previously, she served as a Lead Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy and a […]

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery to Hurricane Debby TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Debby. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began rapid damage assessments today in Dixie, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties to gather data for determining what disaster assistance may […]