Florida Sets New Visitation Record in Third Quarter
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that visitation to Florida continues to rise, setting a record for the number of visitors to Florida in the third quarter of a year, with an estimated total of 35.1 million visitors between July and September 2023. Visitation included 32.2 million domestic visitors, 2.2 million overseas visitors […]
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Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $57 Million to Protect Florida’s Springs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality. Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these springs play an important role in the economic […]
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Read MoreMEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-228 (Executive Order of Suspension)
Good Afternoon, Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-228 (Executive Order of Suspension), suspending Patty Lee Cummings from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Cape Coral. On November 16, 2023, Patty Lee Cummings was charged with one count of Fraudulent Application for License, a third-degree felony under section 322.212(5), […]
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Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Twelve Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Hunter Chamberlin, of Tampa, is the Owner of Chamberlin Crowe, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College and his juris doctor from the University of Miami. […]
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Join WPB for Our Summer Reading Program
May 30, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Join the City of West Palm Beach for Our Summer Reading Program All Summer Long WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Throughout the months of June and July, the […]
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Read MoreFlorida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline
~ Florida’s construction industry experiences fifth consecutive month of growth ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined by 0.1 […]
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Read MoreLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Holiday Letters to Heroes during the Holiday Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced ‘Holiday Letters to Heroes’ to encourage Florida’s K–8 students to write holiday letters to the men and women who are deployed or on state active duty in the Florida National Guard this holiday season. Through her initiative, LG on Mission, the Lieutenant Governor is partnering with the Florida Department […]
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Reminder: Apply for COVID-19 Relief by August 31st and July Survey Results
Dear Colleagues, As we release the latest results of the monthly COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County’s Cultural Community, we want to remind you to apply for coronavirus relief funds through the Miami-Dade Arts Support (MAS) Grants Program before the deadline tonight, Monday, August 31, 2020. DEADLINE: Monday, August 31, 2020Miami-Dade Arts Support […]
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Read MoreParticipation in The Great Debate, Florida’s National Civics and Debate Championship, Tripled in Size with More Than 400 Students Competing
~ All 67 Districts Are Now Participating in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last weekend, 420 students from around the country gathered in Orlando to compete in The Great Debate: Florida’s National Civics and Debate Competition. Participation in the competition has tripled since Governor DeSantis launched the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative […]
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Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Linda Shaughnessy as Chair, Dimitra “Jamie” Kay Bennett, and Jose Vicente to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. Linda Shaughnessy Shaughnessy is retired and previously served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen […]
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