Photo by Katie Bryden/Wildpath in Osceola County is one of five parcels recently approved for acquisition through the Florida Forever Program. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the investment of over $46.6 million to conserve five properties across the state totaling more than 21,000 acres. Four o
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Second Annual Spring 2023 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students
Learn more by watching this video. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the launch of the 2023 Florida Space Art Contest at Dante B. Fascell Elementary in Miami. With March being Youth Art Month, students in grades K–5 are encouraged to create an art piece inspired by the theme: Time Travel to 2123: Florida’s Futu
Read MoreFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts a Women of Faith Breakfast Reception to Discuss Hope Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed female faith leaders from across Florida into the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis. Hope Florida, created by First Lady DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families and t
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Signs Two Bills
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 11B – Sunshine Water Control District, Broward County HB 13B – Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Franklin County Please see the attached transmittal letter. ### O...
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Leads Alliance of 18 States to Fight Against Biden’s ESG Financial Fraud
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming formed an alliance to push back against President Biden’s environmental, social, corporate g
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Three Years of Florida’s Success After Rejecting COVID-19 Orthodoxy
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis marked the third year since “15 Days to Slow the Spread” was implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and put the United States under a state of emergency. President Biden has perpetuated issues that arose from widespread lockdowns by enforcing a federal vaccine mandate for health care […] T
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Highlights Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers to highlight recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. In the six months since Hurricane Ian made landfall, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has secured nearly $800 million in Public Assistance obligations at record speed, allowing Florida to generate nearly $1 bil
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Preston Farrior to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Preston Farrior to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Preston Farrior Farrior, of Tampa, is the President of Cigar City Motors. He is a Council Member for the Florida Council of 100, Chairman of the Marketing Committee for the Florida Fish and […] Th
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alex Anderson, Dr. Rosemary Laird, Jason Lederman, and Stacy Plean and the reappointment of Corinne Labyak and Dr. Jonathan Weiss to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. Alex Anderson Anderson is the Vice President of Public Policy for the Florida Alzheimer’s Ass
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Delivers Inaugural Address, Sets Priorities for Second Term
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his second inaugural address from the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol in Tallahassee. In his address to Floridians, Governor DeSantis highlighted the progress that Florida has made to improve the lives of its residents as a result of his administration priorities, including guaranteei
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