MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Pat Patterson
Jeff Brower, County Council Chair, Volusia County Chris Cloudman, Mayor, City of DeLandFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Friday, October 2, 2026 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Greg Schwinghammer to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Greg Schwinghammer to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees. GregSchwinghammerSchwinghammer served in
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Will Robinson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Representative Will Robinson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Will
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Peter Batty Sr., and the reappointment of Erica Sterling and Kathryn Ovide to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel O’Keefe and John Good to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees. John GoodGood is the
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Earl Glisson and David Clark to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. David ClarkClark is a
Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Completion of River Road Widening Project in Sarasota County
VENICE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the completion of the $61 million River Road widening project in Sarasota County. The project expands five miles of River Road from two lanes to
Apalachicola Bay oyster season opens Oct. 1
The Apalachicola Bay oyster harvest season opens Oct. 1 for commercial and recreational harvesters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The season continues through
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More than $20 Billion Investment to Widen Florida’s Turnpike and Improve Service Plazas
ORLANDO, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $20 billion in investments to revitalize Florida’s Turnpike, expanding capacity along the entire 320-mile mainline from South Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Protect More Than 10,800 Acres Across Florida
Projects advance Florida Forever, the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Baker County Development Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Taylor Curry, Jamey Hodges, and Julie McCall to the Baker County Development Commission. Taylor CurryCurry is the head
Federal Approval Opens Atlantic Red Snapper Season in Florida
Federal regulators approved Florida's plan to open a recreational Atlantic red snapper fishing season in October 2026, marking the first expanded opportunity to test management of the fishery in
Florida opens recreational red snapper season under new test
Florida will operate a 14-day recreational red snapper season October 9-22, 2026, under an exempted fishing permit approved by NOAA Fisheries. The season tests a new approach to managing the
Miami teenager sets Florida state record for jaguar guapote
A 16-year-old angler from Miami caught a new Florida state record jaguar guapote, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced. Xzavier Peon caught the fish weighing 3.02 pounds
Florida extends sales tax holiday for firearms and outdoor gear through year-end
Florida's Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is running through December 31, 2026, suspending sales tax on firearms, ammunition, outdoor equipment, and related accessories, Governor Ron DeSantis
Florida Announces the Start of Workforce Pell Grant Funding to Support Short-Term, Career-Focused Training
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s initial list of eligible short-term workforce programs for purposes of implementing the new federal Workforce Pell Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $10 Million to More Than 1,500 New Law Enforcement Officers
Since 2022, nearly 12,500 new law enforcement officers across the state have received bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program, totaling more than $83
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Second Annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back for a second year, providing tax relief on firearms, ammunition and a wide range of
Florida urges beach visitors to protect nesting sea turtles and shorebirds
Florida wildlife officials are urging beachgoers to follow guidelines protecting nesting sea turtles and shorebirds, particularly during a long holiday weekend. The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Florida wildlife agency launches event request portal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched an online portal for organizations, schools, and community groups to request the agency's participation in public events. The
Florida opens snook fishing season Sept. 1 in coastal regions
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is opening the recreational snook fishing season Sept. 1 across all East Coast management regions and most West Coast regions. In the Panhandle,
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Ten Judicial Appointments
David Arthmann, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit CourtArthmann has served as the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day
RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day It has been 25 years since the United States of America was attacked by radical Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001. Our Nation stands united in
Governor DeSantis Celebrates Florida’s History of Communism Standards
MIAMI, Fla.— Today, Governor DeSantis celebrated the implementation of Florida’s History of Communism standards, the most comprehensive in the nation. With the implementation of these standards,
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Project to Reduce Harmful Discharges into the Indian River Lagoon
Today’s completion comes a decade after the 2016 “Lost Summer” which plagued the environment and economy of the region with harmful algal bloom discharges MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $8.8 Million for Projects Across Northwest Florida Rural Communities
BONIFAY, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $8.8 million to 12 small and rural communities across Northwest Florida to support critical infrastructure investments and community
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jeremy Rodgers to the Florida Commission on Ethics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jeremy Rodgers to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Jeremy RodgersRodgers is a Field Chief Technology Officer for
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Michael Hingst to the Clay County Utility Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Michael Hingst to the Clay County Utility Authority. Michael HingstHingst is the Director of Technology, Platforms, and
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-in-the-Nation Restrictions on Temporary Cash Assistance Purchases
TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will become the first state in the nation to amend its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families State Plan to prohibit Temporary Cash
MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Hector Cruz
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Hector Cruz of the Polk County Fire Rescue tragically passed away in the line of duty. He lived a life of service as a soldier in the U.S. Army and as a correctional
Governor DeSantis Announces First Rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education at Florida International University
MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education at Florida International University. CORE, a first-of-its-kind
Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Lady Columbia Statue in Columbia County, Announces Nearly $15.6 Million for Florida’s Small and Rural Counties
LAKE CITY, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia in Lake City as Florida continues its commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and builds on its efforts to
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Nicholas Patronis to the Northwest Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Nicholas Patronis to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Nicholas Patronis Patronis is the Vice President
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Southwest Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Boos and the reappointment of Robert Stern to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Robert Boos Boos
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the St. Johns River Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John “Cole” Oliver and Janet Price to the St. Johns River Water Management District. John “Cole” Oliver Oliver is an
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Ronald “Ron” Bergeron to the South Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Ronald “Ron” Bergeron to the South Florida Water Management District. Ronald “Ron” Bergeron Bergeron is the Chief
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Big Cypress Basin Board
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Andrew Hill and Michele Lenhard to the Big Cypress Basin Board. Andrew Hill Hill is the Co-Founder and President of
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $23 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Defense Industrial Base and Support National Security
~ The investments through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, Florida Department of Transportation’s Spaceport Improvement Program, and Florida’s Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and Florida Defense
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thirteen to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Arbuckle, Arnold Capote, Josh Hutchinson, James “Jamie” Johnson, Treavor Kuipers, Bob Marion, Jason Morin, Lisa
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the South Broward Hospital District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Brad Friedman, Douglas Harrison, Steven Harvey, and Diana Taub to the South Broward Hospital District. Brad
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Peter Crocitto, Jo Culberson, Nan Jeffcoat, and David Vincent and the reappointment of Christopher Nebbeling, James
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the North Broward Hospital
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Stacy Angier, Ray Berry, and Jennifer Nicole to the North Broward Hospital District. Stacy Angier Angier is the Owner
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Children's Trust of Alachua County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Page and Lisa Denning Tate and the reappointment of Dr. Nancy Hardt and Charles “Lee” Pinkoson to the Children's
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board. John RoodRood is the Chairman of The Vestcor Companies and the former
Man charged with defrauding Florida hunters
On May 7, investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against Rodney Edward Smith, 39, of Chatsworth, Georgia, in Gilchrist County on four felony counts
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Fernando Acosta-Rua, Michelle Barnett, Matt Connell, and David Hodges Jr. to the Jacksonville Aviation
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nine to the Board of Dentistry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marc Anderson, Andrew Forrest, Dr. Chadwick Marshall, Jessica Stilley-Mallah, and Elizabeth Traverso and the reappointment
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Greater Miami Expressway Agency
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Richard Blanco and Fatima Perez to the Greater Miami Expressway Agency. Richard Blanco Blanco is the Chief Technology
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Transportation Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas C. Nash II and the reappointment of Ronald Howse and Russell Roberts to the Florida Transportation
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Space Florida Board of Directors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Belinda Keiser, Alex King, and Tim Thomas and the reappointment of Matthew Bocchino to the Space Florida Board of