TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.    Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission   Michael Dadko, of Palm City, is the Executive Vice President at Janney Montgomery Scott. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology. Dadko is appointed for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $275 million immediately available for 75 resilience projects using already-appropriated funding through the Resilient Florida program to help prepare coastal and inland communities for the adverse impacts of flooding and storm surge. A list of awards can be found here.   “Under […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis met with individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian and awarded funding through the Florida Disaster Fund to non-profits and faith-based organizations that have supported Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. While in Fort Myers, the First Lady announced the donations of hundreds of commodities that will be used to help […]

  Additional photos available here. Video is available here and available to download here. Use of photos and video courtesy of the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis AUBURNDALE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis surprised five exceptional Polk County non-profit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: […]

More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties MILTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. More than $144 million was awarded for 58 projects in 41 Florida counties for broadband internet […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, 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 economy, safeguarding […]

Governor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education   Legislative Proposal Takes a Stand Against Academic Discrimination and Indoctrination    SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced legislation for the 2023 Session to further elevate civil discourse and intellectual freedom in higher education, further pushing back against the tactics of liberal elites who […]