Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.   Stormie Knight Knight is a Policy Coordinator for the Executive Office of the Governor. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Government Relations for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority.   Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Industries. He currently serves as a Trustee for the University of Tampa and a current board member of the Florida Council […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board.   Jonathan “Scott” Christy Christy, of Marianna, is a Trucking Supervisor for Anderson Columbia. A Commercial Driver’s License holder, he is trained in pre-trip and post-trip inspection, defensive driving, and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

On February 24, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.   Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West, is the Owner of Cara Higgins Law Firm. She currently serves on the Key West Military Affairs Committee and the Key West Chamber of Commerce Board. Higgins […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Black History Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the student and educator contests. The Black History Month Student and Educator Contests are made possible through a collaboration between the […]

Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Chief Derrick Diggs

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

MEMORANDUM   TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management Randall Pepitone, Deputy Police Chief, Fort Myers Police Department Brian Hamman, Chairman, Lee County Commissioners Kevin Anderson, Mayor, City of Fort Myers FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Friday, February 24, 2023 […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces the Cancer Connect Collaborative to Explore Innovative Strategies for Cancer Treatment and Care

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

This expansion of Florida Cancer Connect will break down long-standing silos between researchers, cancer facilities and medical providers.   TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer Connect that will assemble a team of medical professionals to analyze and rethink Florida’s approach to combatting cancer. The full roundtable […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Counteract Biden’s Border Crisis

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal to take action against the increasing threats posed by illegal immigration as a result of the Biden administration’s failure to secure our nation’s borders. By increasing penalties for human smuggling, strengthening statutes for the detention of illegal aliens, requiring universal use of E-Verify, enhancing […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget

On February 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two days ago, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with total reserves exceeding $15 billion. The Framework for Freedom Budget builds on Florida’s successes as the state continues to outpace the nation in building a robust […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Holmes County Housing Authority

On February 17, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Billy “Eddie” Dixon, Vernon Lewis, Jared White, and Betty Yancey to the Holmes County Housing Authority. ­­­Billy “Eddie” Dixon Dixon, of Bonifay, is the Director of Client Success for Culpepper Construction. He is the former Holmes County Superintendent of Schools and is a former member […]