Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 24-215, amending a previous order related to Tropical Storm Milton. This new directive expands the state of emergency to include 51 counties in Florida as the storm approaches.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles Garrett Hill to the Columbia County Court. Hill has been serving as an Assistant State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit since 2020 and previously worked in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. He holds a bachelor's degree from Faulkner University and a juris doctor from Florida State University. This appointment fills the vacancy created by HB 5401.
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Orders 24-212 and 24-213. Additionally, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) was directed to issue Order 2024-09. Executive Order 24-213 includes directives for the Florida National Guard, Florida State Guard, Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to take actions to mitigate potential disruptions caused by ongoing port strikes affecting the supply chain and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Executive Order 24-212 focuses on...
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the launch of Operation Blue Ridge, a multi-state agency response to aid North Carolina and Tennessee in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. The operation involves several Florida agencies, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida State Guard, Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, a Florida Law Enforcement Coordination Task Force, and a dedicated Law Enforcement Strike Team.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is deploying recovery assistance to North Carolina and Tennessee in response to Hurricane Helene through Operation Blue Ridge. This initiative involves multiple state agencies, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida State Guard, Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and a Law Enforcement Strike Team.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund is part of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and supports recovery initiatives including Activate Hope.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Uber will offer free rides to shelters in counties affected by the declared state of emergency due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene. This initiative aims to assist residents in the 61 counties under a state of emergency.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside Major General John D. Haas and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue, provided updates on the state's preparedness for Hurricane Helene at the State Emergency Operations Center. As of 8:00 am ET, Hurricane Helene has intensified to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. The hurricane is expected to strengthen further and reach the Florida Big Bend coast tonight.
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis attended the Central Florida Leadership Prayer Breakfast in Plant City, Florida, where they discussed their administration's focus on faith, family, and life. The event was organized by All Pro Pastors, a nonprofit founded in 2007 to support and foster fellowship among pastors.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 24-209, amending the previous Executive Order 24-208 to increase the number of counties under a state of emergency in Florida. This decision comes as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine approaches, prompting concerns about its potential development into a major hurricane.
At 9:30 AM today, Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), held a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Helene. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 on September 24, updating EO 24-208 and declaring a state of emergency for 61 counties. This order allows state officials to make critical resources available to communities ahead of any potential storm impacts.
OCALA, Fla.—Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and community partners, has introduced the Florida Swimming Lesson Voucher Program.
BRADENTON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $18 million in funding to invest in Florida’s supply chain and boost aggregate storage for critical infrastructure and asphalt and concrete production. These awards are the first of $100 million to be invested over five years. The initial five recipients of these grants will create an additional 1.2 million tons of aggregate materials storage and enable more rail access to existing aggregate storage facilities. This material will support major projects under the Moving Florida Forward Initiative.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dennis “Rick” Dingle and Dell Hoard Sr. and the reappointment of Tina Clary and Tammy “Chereese” Stewart to the Clay County Development Authority.
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held another roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders to discuss solutions for condominium building safety and address concerns about the cost and implementation of new legislation. Last week, Governor DeSantis conducted a similar roundtable in Miami Lakes.
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, during National College Savings Month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced record refunds to parents through the Florida Prepaid program and encouraged all Florida families to take advantage of an affordable prepaid college plan.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Samantha Ferrin, Robert “Bob” Majka, Monica Russell, and Chris Young to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged.