MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute (CTI). CTI will provide a centralized location for the college’s technical construction courses and expand cours

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the fifth consecutive year, the University of South Florida places among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.  In the rankings released today, USF also reached its highest overall position ever at No. […] The pos

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise that will assist youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by providing a long-term mentor and offering a strong start to their future. Utilizing both Guardian ad Litem volunteers and Department of Elder Affairs’ Hope Heroes, you

TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Wednesday, September 20, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension)   Good […] The post MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension) first appeared

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Panepinto to the Florida Development Finance Corporation.   Robert Panepinto Panepinto is a civic entrepreneur who is currently the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Govo Venture Partners. He is the Immediate Past Chair of the Central Florida Foundat

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chad Mizelle as Chair, Rick Joyce, and Kymberlee Curry Smith and the reappointment of John “Martin” Hayes to the Florida Elections Commission.   Chad Mizelle Mizelle is the Chief Legal Officer of Affinity Partners. He currently serves as a Commissioner on the Thirteenth C

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.   Lisa Hill Hill, of Fort Walton Beach, is a Substitute Teacher for Okaloosa County Public Schools. She is the recipient of the Department of the Air Force Commander’s Award for Public S