TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia, including the issuance of an emergency order by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to protect policyholders impacted by the storm. Additional announcements include the approval of a fifth property insurer since March and the

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Madison County and Suwannee County to distribute food and meet with first responders and linemen who are part of the Hurricane Idalia response. The Governor visited a Point of Distribution Site that is being operated by the Florida State Guard. The Governor also visited the Busy Bee […] T

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that six additional counties have been approved to be included in the Major Disaster Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), bringing the total to 13 eligible counties. Residents in Citrus, Colombia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madiso

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive their no-pet policies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia. Floridians in evacuation zones will need a safe place for themselves and their families, which include their pets. VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Mo

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~ Declaration includes 100% cost-reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 30 days ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that President Biden has approved Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia, allowing for the reimbursement of debris removal and authorizing individ

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In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Travels to Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Idalia   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis today traveled to Cedar Key, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee as Florida continues its Hurricane Idalia response. In Cedar Key, Governor DeSantis met with local officials, including the Levy County Sheriff

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MEMORANDUM     TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Monday, August 28, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-172 (Amending Executive Order […] The post MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 23-172 first appeared on Floridas News.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Over the weekend, Governor DeSantis vehemently condemned the horrific, racially-motivated murders in Jacksonville near Edward Waters University. Governor DeSantis announced an initial, immediate award of $1 million through the Volunteer Florida Foundation to bolster campus security at Edward Waters University in addition to an a

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Tolls to be suspended on transportation facilities located throughout Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter Counties and portions of Orange County   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls along Florida’s west coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. By s

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MEMORANDUM TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Tuesday, August 29, 2023 RE:                 Executive Order 23-175 (Amending Executive Order 23-171, Emergency Management – Hurricane […] The post MEMORANDUM: EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-175 first appeared on F

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