Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates the Two-Year Anniversary of the Champlain Towers Collapse

On June 24, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

SURFSIDE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended the memorial ceremony marking the two-year anniversary of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers condominium and gave remarks alongside the families that lost loved ones on that day.   “Two years after we lost 98 precious lives in the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers, grieving families, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Union County Housing Authority

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donna Jackson, Doris Thomas, William Thomas, Charles Townsend, and Susan Worthington to the Union County Housing Authority. Donna Jackson Jackson is the Office Manager of New River Developers. Previously, she was the Finance Director of the New River Public Library Cooperative and the Union County […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. Mary Chance Chance, of Gainesville, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. She currently serves on the Florida Education Foundation Board and the statewide advisory council for the Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nercy Radcliffe to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nercy Radcliffe to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Nercy Radcliffe Radcliffe, of Miami, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Healthcare Services. She is the current Chair of the Elder Affairs Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County and represents Miami on the […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 943 – ACME Improvement District and Pine Tree Water Control District, Palm Beach County CS/HB 947 – Manatee County HB 1027 – Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Collier County CS/CS/HB 1045 – Certified Peer Specialist Gateway Pilot Program CS/HB 1049 – Boca […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights the Success of Continue the Mission on the One-Year Anniversary of Its Launch

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, in collaboration with Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Florida’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA), celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Continue the Mission initiative. Continue the Mission actively recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to be child and adult protective investigators and […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 121 – Florida Kidcare Program Eligibility CS/CS/HB 299 – Education and Training for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Forms of Dementia CS/HB 339 – Education of Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Servicemembers, Prisoners of war, and Persons Missing in Action CS/CS/HB 625 – Children’s […]

Governor DeSantis Sues Biden Administration to Ensure Freedom in Higher Education

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the Biden administration over its attempts to undercut Florida’s nation-leading higher education reforms. Throughout Governor DeSantis’ time in office, Florida has ranked number one in the nation for higher education, yet the U.S. Department of Education has unconstitutionally collaborated with accreditation bodies to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nationwide Coalition of Sheriffs Fighting Back Against the Biden Border Crisis

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a coalition of more than 90 sheriffs from across America who are united in the struggle to keep our communities safe from the ravages of our collapsed southern border. Two weeks ago, Governor DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Cochise County, Arizona, with sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Law Enforcement Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget

On June 21, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–24 which continues to make vital investments in public safety. These investments include salary increases for correctional officers, enhancements to officer safety, and tools to more aggressively combat the flow of fentanyl into Florida from the southern border. […]