State Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) News

Flags in Florida at half-staff for Jimmy Carter

On December 29, 2024, former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away.

DeSantis appoints two new members to FAMU Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Emery Gainey and TaShaunda “Nicole” Washington to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees.

Governor DeSantis announces judicial nominating commission appointments across Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of 63 individuals to Florida's Judicial Nominating Commissions.

DeSantis appoints John Evans to UCF Board effective January 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of John Evans to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees.

DeSantis appoints two to FAU board; pending Senate confirmation

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Jonathan Satter and Tina Vidal-Duart to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

Flags in Charlotte County lowered to honor fallen sergeant

On December 15, 2024, Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot during a traffic stop and later died at the hospital.

DeSantis appoints two to FIU board of trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of George Heisel and the reappointment of Carlos Duart to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.

Florida expands Purple Star Schools program supporting military families

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their support of military families.

Governor DeSantis appoints Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to appellate court

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a judicial appointment to the Second District Court of Appeal.

DeSantis appoints eight to state construction licensing board

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

DeSantis appoints five to Commission for Independent Education

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Commission for Independent Education.

Florida launches fourth annual space art contest for K-5 students

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez has announced the launch of the 2025 Florida Space Art Contest.

Florida breaks visitation records with highest tourist spending in history

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's tourism sector reached new heights in 2023, with tourists spending a record $131 billion.

DeSantis announces additional Florida state office closures for holidays

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced additional state office closures for the holiday season.

Governor DeSantis appoints five members to Board of Professional Engineers

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Board of Professional Engineers.

Governor DeSantis appoints three to Council for Early Grade Success

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lindsey Brown and the reappointment of Maria Alba-Quesada and Meghan Collins to the Council for Early Grade Success.

Florida flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a memorandum to honor Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day by directing flags to be flown at half-staff across Florida.

Governor DeSantis appoints new member to cybersecurity advisory council

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ernie Ferraresso to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council.

DeSantis allocates $20M through Rural Infrastructure Fund to boost Florida's rural economies

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $20 million allocation to small county governments and rural municipalities in Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

DeSantis announces new disaster fund relief after hurricanes Helene and Milton

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced an additional $7.8 million in funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to aid communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.