Governor DeSantis also announced his intent to appoint J. Alex Kelly to lead the newly created Florida Department of Commerce  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 5, creating a singular Department of Commerce in Florida to streamline and modernize Florida’s economic development agencies to meet the needs of today’s b

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The Social Benefits of Sustainable Agriculture: A Key Element in the Pursuit of Sustainability Given the current global challenges of food security, environmental degradation, and climate change, agricultural sustainability has emerged as a vital topic of conversation. Sustainable agriculture practices have the potential to enhance the efficiency a

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The renowned show host, Debbie Wingham, reveals her influential circle in the captivating episode, joined by multi-talented artist and women’s rights advocate, K-Syran, who recently triumphed at Cannes Film Festival. Debbie Wingham, the charismatic host of the popular TV series “The Most Expensive“, is no stranger to glitz and glamour. In the lates

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Tallahassee — Florida’s historic $112.1 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, House Bill 5001, the General Appropriations Act, was finalized this afternoon with a final vote. In addition, the Florida Senate today voted on House Bill 7071, a series of long- and short-term sales tax relief initiatives, which will deliver $658 million in

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted over 400 veterans and their families at the Governor’s Mansion to honor the Memorial Day holiday. Florida is home to nearly 1.5 million veterans, the third largest veteran population in the country, and 20 military installations. The Governor also gave remarks at the […]

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Record $2.7 billion of tax relief could save a family of four as much as $1,000 over the course of a year. All videos may be used courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the largest tax relief plan in Florida’s history, providing Florida families […] The post Governor Ron DeSantis

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 537, which toughens penalties for sex criminals. The bill makes all attempted sexual misconduct criminals ineligible for “gain-time,” a Department of Corrections program that sometimes shortens periods of incarceration. It also eliminates sentence reduction eligibility for any perso

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MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            Thursday, May 25, 2023 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their c

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DEL RIO, Texas — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s assets are on-scene to assist the State of Texas with the influx of migrants illegally crossing the southern border. Last week, the State of Texas officially requested resources through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to assist in responding to the substantial

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 50 – Public Records SB 218 – Genetic Counselors Using Telehealth CS/SB 232 – Exploitation of Vulnerable Persons CS/CS/SB 346 – Public Construction SB 708 – Estoppel Letters CS/SB 1002 – Motor Vehicle Glass        CS/CS/CS/SB 1068 – Drone Delivery Services CS/SB 1154

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