TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 7, 2023, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/SB 306 – Catalytic Converters CS/CS/SB 376 – Automatic Sealing of Criminal History Record and Making Confidential and Exempt Related Court Records CS/SB 384 – Violent Offenses Committed […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:  CS/HB 1047 – Offenses against Certain Animals To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

Fisheating Creek Ecosystem Florida Forever Project | Photos by Carlton Ward Jr./Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the investment of over $103 million to conserve nearly 40,000 acres across the state through the Florida Forever and Rural and Family Lands Protection programs. Nearly all of the projects approved are within the Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1047 to increase criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or willfully resisting an animal working with police officers, firefighters, or search and rescue teams. “Florida’s K-9s play heroic roles in responding to emergencies, apprehending criminals, and keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “In Florida, back-the-blue […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Sasso is currently the Chief Judge at the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal, located in Lakeland. She is the fourth woman and, as a Cuban-American, the fourth Hispanic justice Governor DeSantis has appointed to the high court since […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 233, also known as Curtis’ Law, to better support families who have endured the ultimate tragedy of losing their loved ones due to crime. HB 233 expands the rights of families whose minor children have been victims of crime by requiring law enforcement agencies to provide […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Hillsborough County Court.   Cory Chandler, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court   Chandler has worked as an attorney at Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci LLP since 2008. Previously, he was the owner of The Chandler Law Firm, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 6, 2023, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/SB 130 – Domestic Violence CS/CS/SB 838 – Proceeds Funding Motorcycle Safety Education CS/SB 574 – Termination of Agreements by a Servicemember CS/HB 1047 – Offenses Against Certain […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Jacquot to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.   Joseph Jacquot Jacquot, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder of Gunster Law Firm. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and previously served as the General Counsel for the Executive Office […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Jacquot to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.   Joseph Jacquot Jacquot, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder of Gunster Law Firm. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and previously served as the General Counsel for the Executive Office […]