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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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed eight bills to support Florida’s military members and their families. Florida is the most military-friendly state in the nation and is home to nearly 1.5 million veterans, the third largest veteran population in the country. Bills signed by the Governor will support veteran education and train

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/HB 139 – Benefits, Training, and Employment for Veterans and Their Spouses CS/HB 485 – Veterans’ Services and Recognition CS/HB 621 – Death Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers CS/HB 635 – Dental Services for Veterans CS/HB 1125 – Interstate Education Compacts C

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To Date, More Than $226 Million Awarded for 88 Projects Across 53 Florida Counties, Connecting More Than 250,000 Homes and Businesses TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s unserved communities. These awards will supp

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MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – In recognition of Water Safety Month in Florida, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez joined Florida Department of Health (DOH) Deputy Secretary Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Major Alberto Maza, local officials,

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Tallahassee — During the 2022 Legislative Session, Senator Lauren Book introduced language to make children’s diapers tax free in Florida.  Since first being elected in 2016, Senator Book has filed the legislation each year to bring some much-needed relief for Florida families. Today, upon the passage of the state budget and the final day of the Le

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Tallahassee — Senator Annette Taddeo today released a statement on the Senate passage of the “Stop Woke Act”. A bill that censors teachings in schools and the workplace which are “divisive” or “harmful”.  Senator Taddeo had this to say: “Florida desperately needs leadership.  This bill is not what our state needs, what we need is leadership […] The

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