TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $28.4 million in funding for economic growth and community resiliency to 23 Florida communities through the Community Development Block Grant – CV (CDBG-CV) program, and the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program. “Supporting the growth and resilience of Florida […]

JACKSONVILE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $10 million for Florida’s eight Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to support operations and training exercises to ensure that they are ready to respond immediately in the event of a disaster. This funding was included in the Freedom First Budget, signed by Governor DeSantis last week. “Our world-class […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $3 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program, the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program. Through collaborative efforts by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI), these programs provide […]

PORT ST. JOE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $23.1 million in funding to Northwest Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and Community Development Block Grant programs.   “The best defense is a good offense and the long-term resilience of the Florida Panhandle is dependent on continuing to provide resources to support […]

BAY COUNTY, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional state resources through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support families impacted by the wildfires in Northwest Florida. “We are taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to support Northwest Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “These resources for […]

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis toured damage from the wildfire and met with local officials to provide state support. This morning, FDEM began mobilizing additional resources to have on standby to support response efforts. This includes requesting a drone assessment team, a mobile command […]

Repairs for day use completed after Hurricane Michael damaged this uniquely designed park for individuals with disabilities and their families TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis applauds the opening of William J. “Billy Joe” Rish Recreation Area located in Cape San Blas for day use. The opening, following necessary renovations due to Hurricane Michael […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Throughout 2021, First Lady Casey DeSantis reaffirmed her commitment to support and advocate for Florida’s families, children and environment by furthering the goals of the administration. Over the last year, First Lady DeSantis has: Advocated for a substantial increase in funding for cancer research and care; Developed a program to help families […]

~ Announcement comes ahead of 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall ~   SOUTHPORT, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Florida Panhandle to announce more than $3.1 million in awards for 12 projects through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program and recognize the three-year anniversary […]