MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

On May 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Friday, May 3, 2024   RE:               Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills

On May 2, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial Officer CS/HB 1291 – Educator Preparation Programs CS/CS/HB 939 – Consumer Protection To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Strengthen Florida’s Protections Against the Agenda of the Global Elite

On May 2, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior. With today’s actions, Governor DeSantis is bolstering protections for: Consumers, by providing recourse for individuals who believe they have been de-banked for political reasons; Teachers, by […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills

On May 1, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 1084 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services SB 7026 – Public Records To view the transmittal letter, click here. ###

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Keep Lab-Grown Meat Out of Florida

On May 1, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

HARDEE COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084 to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in the state of Florida. Florida is taking action to stop the World Economic Forum’s goal of forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects, “an overlooked source of protein.” While the World Economic Forum is telling the […]

Governor DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024

On April 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major holiday weekends such as Father’s Day, July 4th and the Thanksgiving holiday. “I am […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Six Bills from the Florida Legislature

On April 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 15, 2024, to act on these bills. HB 7071 – Foreign Investments by the State Board of Administration CS/CS/HB 1331 – Commodities Produced by Forced Labor CS/CS/HB 1645 – Energy Resources CS/CS/CS/HB 989 – Chief Financial […]

Governor DeSantis Announces Freedom Summer Savings

On April 30, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

The Governor announced he would sign the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and all Florida State Parks will be free to enter during Memorial Day Weekend TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would be signing the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Freedom Month Sales Tax […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Gary Bradford

On April 29, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Oakley, Chair of County Commission, Pasco County Chopper Davis, Mayor, City of New Port Richey   FROM:          Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:           Monday, April 29, 2024   […]

Governor DeSantis Announces Record Investments in Services for Develop mental Disabilities and Funding for The Els Center Of Excellence

On April 29, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

JUPITER, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida’s history with more than $2.2 billion going to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities for services through the iBudget waiver. The waiver provides social, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services to individuals with autism and […]