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Recent News About Ron Desantis for Florida
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Private Sector Contributions to Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Yankeetown
Publix and Walmart donate truckloads of food and water to residents of Yankeetown
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Governor Ron DeSantis Works with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to Waive Pet Policies for Hurricane Idalia Evacuees
On August 29, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive their no-pet policies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Commends New College of Florida’s Transformation under Newly Appointed Board of Trustees
New College of Florida experiences record enrollment, becomes first public university to push back on gender indoctrination
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
On August 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Southwest Florida Water Management District
On August 4, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nancy Watkins and the reappointment of Ashley Bell Barnett, Kelly Rice, and Joel Schleicher to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board
On July 28, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
On July 21, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Aungst Jr., Kristen Gnage, Michael Mikurak, James Millican, and Melissa Rutland to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.
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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Increased Funding to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida
On July 19, 2023, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham were joined by local leaders, advocates, and caregivers in Marion County to celebrate recent budget funding to support Florida’s advancements in service and care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council
On July 14, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ted Caviglia, Randy Dunlap, Shawn McGee, Jerry Painter, and Preston Sparkman and the reappointment of Michael “Brad” Coolidge and Robert Melgaard to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Baker County Hospital Authority
On July 14, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Vincent “Todd” Ferreira, John Milton, Claude Walker, Dr. George Weeks, and Roger Yarborough to the Baker County Hospital Authority.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
On July 14, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Thirty-Eight Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments
On July 14, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions.
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DeSantis: 'I will rip up Joe Biden’s failed liberal economic agenda'
Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis used Twitter July 10 to express his worries about the present state of the economy under President Biden, also called "Bidenomics". He then made a commitment to address and rectify the economic challenges once elected.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Accomplishments During First Year of Election Integrity Office
Last year, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 524, which established the Office of Election Crimes and Security to be solely dedicated to investigating election law violations.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $300 Million for Projects to Protect Communities from Impacts of Flooding and Storm Surge
On July 13, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $300 million in state funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for 71 new resilience and adaptation projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare coastal and inland communities for the adverse impacts of flooding and storm surge.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
On July 12, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
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Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Judge James “Jimmy” Hankinson
On July 6, 2023, former Second Judicial Circuit Judge James “Jimmy” Hankinson passed away at the age of 70. Judge Hankinson served his community as a judge for 18 years, and as a lawyer for more than 40 years.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $187 Million in Awards for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sally
On July 12, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $187 million to communities impacted by Hurricane Sally through the Florida Department of Commerce’s (FloridaCommerce) Rebuild Florida program.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Applicants for Hometown Heroes Program
On July 11, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Hometown Heroes down payment assistance program reached $20 million in applications within the first week of launching the program’s second year of funding, which includes $11 million in applications on the first day alone.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Miami-Dade County
On July 7, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Roberto Alonso, Eric Diaz-Padron, and Rodolfo Pages to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Miami-Dade County.