TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hobbs and Brian McElfatrick to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000 bonus checks to all Hope Navigators through the Hope Florida Fund. Additionally, six Navigators received $2,500 bonus checks for their outstanding performance in assisting people in need. The total amount awarded exceeded $175,000.
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis, accompanied by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), announced several fully-funded and ahead-of-schedule transportation projects aimed at increasing capacity and reducing congestion in Florida. The state continues to experience record growth and tourism. According to Governor DeSantis, Florida's financial management allows it to self-fund these initiatives, contrasting with other states that rely on federal funding tied to political conditions.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed four bills: CS/HB 133 – Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists; CS/CS/HB 473 – Cybersecurity Incident Liability; CS/CS/SB 165 – Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces; and SB 1078 – Public Records.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Executive Order 24-135, suspending Angelica Pacheco from her position as City Councilwoman of Hialeah. The decision follows an indictment on June 18, 2024, by a grand jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Pacheco faces charges including one count of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Wire Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, five counts of Health Care Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1347, and two counts of Wire Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the allocation of funds for infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The cities of Umatilla and Plant City received awards aimed at supporting the manufacturing industry and enhancing access to commercial and industrial sites. These JGGF awards are projected to create or retain nearly 4,000 jobs.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day weekend.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Caschette and Eileen LaMarca to the Broward College District Board of Trustees.