TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature.   CS/CS/SB 258 – Prohibited Applications on Government-Issued Devices CS/CS/SB 264 – Interests of Foreign Countries CS/CS/SB 846 – Agreements of Educational Entities with Foreign Entities   The Governor has until May 23, 2023, to act on these bills. ###

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Saturday, May 6, 2023 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day   Each year, we honor the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities. The National Fallen Firefighters […]

MEMORANDUM TO:                Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development                        George Lindsey III, Chairman, Polk County Commissioners                        Bradley Dantzler, Mayor, City of Winter Haven FROM:            Governor […]

All videos may be used courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner, marked the end of the 2023 Legislative Session. This Session was a historic success, with the Legislature passing groundbreaking and nation-leading legislation across the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/SB 1604 – Land Use and Development Regulations Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature.   CS/CS/SB 1604 – Land Use and Development Regulations   The Governor has until May 20, 2023, to act on this bill.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the 72nd consecutive annual National Day of Prayer. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings bestowed on the state of Florida and on America. To read the National Day of Prayer proclamation, click here. To download the video, click here. All videos may be used courtesy of […]

Longest recreational season on record since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper   PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2023 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 70 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper. The season includes both a 46-day summer season […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 1550 – Prescription Drugs CS/SB 1552 – Public Records   Click here to view the transmittal letter. ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.    Elizabeth Gibson, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court   Gibson has served as a Judge on the Orange County Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. Previously, she served […]