Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2022–2023 transition chairs, as well as the launch of JoinTeamDeSantis.com where those interested in public service may apply for positions in the DeSantis Administration.
There were 96 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 10.3% decrease from the previous week.
There were 64 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 9.9% decrease from the previous week.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test score results that were recently released demonstrate an overall decline in student achievement in the areas of math and reading nationwide. The data shows that states with less restrictive COVID-19 measures scored significantly higher than those states with strict COVID regulations and mandates.
There were 126 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.
There were 133 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 12, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.
Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued an emergency order suspending important deadlines for those in affected counties to ensure all votes are counted accurately while the state prepares for and responds to Tropical Storm Nicole.
There were 62 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.
There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.
There were 46 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 12, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.
There were 883 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 6.2% decrease from the previous week.
There were 974 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 10.8% increase over the previous week.
Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education recognizes Holocaust Education Week, observed in recognition of the anniversary of Kristallnacht — widely acknowledged as an event that led to the Holocaust.