Tallahassee — May 16, 2022 The Honorable Wilton Simpson, President of the Florida Senate President Simpson: As you are aware, ensuring the safety and sanctity of our electoral process remains one of the most important roles in maintaining a vibrant democracy and upholding the Constitution which we have all sworn to uphold. Further, it is our duty t

~ 44 Florida small businesses approved for funding one week after storm’s landfall ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $1.6 million to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program, administered by FloridaCommerce, pr

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the Florida State Guard’s efforts to help impacted Floridians following Hurricane Idalia. In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, the Florida State Guard was activated for the first time in more than 75 years after the Governor re-established the Guard in 2022. Florida State Guard soldiers he

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jesse Biter, Michael Dyer, Jay Feaster, Sean Flynn, Frank Gernert, Daniel Malasky, Michelle McGann Satter, Caroline O’Connor, and Marc Weinroth to the Florida Sports Foundation Board of Directors.   Jesse Biter Biter, of Sarasota, is an experienced entrepreneur with his m

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Scholl, Jamal Sowell, and Don Quinn and the reappointment of Steven “Reeves” Valentine to the Florida Defense Support Task Force.   James Scholl Scholl is a Monroe County Commissioner. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and the recipient of the […] The post G

Today’s awards support Florida teachers and local community churches to help with recovery efforts CHIEFLAND, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced more than $1.6 million in awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida families recovering from Hurricane Idalia. The Florida Disaster Fund has raise

OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the nation Teri Williams, Author, “I Got Bank: – What My Granddad Taught Me About Money 2023 Themes More Positive than Previous Years This year the prevalent themes in the submissions were more positive, focusing on thriving rather than overcoming economic challenges . We congratulate our winners, […]