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03/28/2023

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis last Friday welcomed heroes from across the state of Florida to the Governor’s Mansion to honor them for exhibiting courage, perseverance, and self-sacrifice.

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03/24/2023

Governor Ron DeSantis today signed House Bill (HB) 837, Civil Remedies, to decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys that prey on hardworking Floridians.

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03/07/2023

Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.

Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session

03/06/2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody today asked a state court to compel TikTok to preserve and produce vital information to advance the multistate investigation into the China-owned social media company.

03/03/2023

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $50 million is available for communities impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program.

04/16/2021

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11/13/2019

“We appreciate the support of the public and their concern for these kittens, who just received their latest examinations in a series of checkups,” stated Dr. Lara Cusack, veterinarian at FWC’s Research Institute, “While veterinarians cannot predict to what degree the kittens may become affected, they are currently active, playful, and healthy overall.”

A team of experts, led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are working together to care for a pair of endangered Florida panther kittens orphaned after their mom suffered from an unknown neurological disorder affecting panthers and bobcats. The kittens are being cared for at Zo...

11/08/2019

“This funding is a huge victory for Florida’s timber producers. Since January, we’ve been working closely with USDA to secure relief for our timber industry, whose resilience in the year following Hurricane Michael has been extraordinary,” said Commissioner Nikki Fried.

Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct relief for timber producers. The Florida Department of Agricultu...

11/06/2019

“If we cap magazine capacity to preserve wildlife, why can’t we cap it to protect human life?” asked Stewart. “Forcing a gunman, intent on inflicting mass casualties, to reload after 10 rounds can often buy precious time for individuals to escape or fight back. And it opens a brief window for law enforcement to move in.”

Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to ban the sale of large-capacity magazines, answering the call from nearly three-quarters of Floridians who want the state to do more to curb gun violence. SB 794 defines a large-capacity magazine as holding more than 10 rounds.

11/05/2019

"Our water and natural resources are the foundation of our economy and our way of life in Florida," said Governor DeSantis. "That’s why it is vitally important that we keep Floridians informed of our current initiatives and the quality of our water at the state level. I’ve made this issue a priority, and I am thankful to have committed partners such as the First Lady, our state agency leaders and environmental stakeholders."

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held events in Fort Myers and Stuart to announce the launch of ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov, the state’s first-ever comprehensive water quality dashboard.

11/05/2019

“Florida’s 850 area code is running out of telephone numbers, so this plan is needed to ensure a continuing supply of numbers,” said PSC Chairman Art Graham. “Now, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) can begin processing the new area code for efficient implementation in 2021.”

With new phone numbers in high demand in North Florida, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved an area code overlay that will add a new 448 area code to the area now served by the existing 850 area code. Expected to begin in mid-2021, the new area code overlay will affect only ne...

11/04/2019

"I’m proud that our recent efforts to expedite the removal of invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades are yielding results," said Governor DeSantis. "The removal of more than 3,600 pythons by FWC and the South Florida Water Management District is an important milestone in this fight and demonstrates that our policies are working."

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced and applauded the efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to remove more than 3,600 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida’s Everglades System.

11/01/2019

“I know that Florida is filled with good, selfless people who are capable of bringing deserving children into their homes. In fact, this past year, more than 4,500 children were adopted across the state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m proud to support National Adoption Month and continue to bring awareness to this important cause that is improving and enriching so many lives.”

At a recent meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor DeSantis presented a resolution declaring November 2019 as National Adoption Month in Florida. Throughout the month, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will participate in the “30 Days of Amazing Children” online campaign, sharing s...

10/24/2019

“We are excited to welcome our members to our new CHP Metropolitan Health Center,” said John Hogan, CEO of Capital Health Plan. “Since our start in 1982, Capital Health Plan has been committed to offering affordable, comprehensive health care. The opening of this building is another step on our dedicated path to that commitment, and I want to thank everyone who helped bring this project to life.”

Capital Health Plan (CHP) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Metropolitan Health Center on October 28, 2019. Located adjacent to I-10 and Thomasville Road, the 72,000 square-foot facility will now be the flagship location for CHP’s Urgent Care services. It will also host an array of med...

10/24/2019

With Halloween festivities ramping up and countless children planning to go trick-or-treating next week, FDLE reminds families to stay safe in the coming days.

With Halloween festivities ramping up and countless children planning to go trick-or-treating next week, FDLE reminds families to stay safe in the coming days. Know where your children are, who they are with, and how to contact them. Ensure they know how to contact you as well. Make sure that young....

10/10/2019

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is highlighting the workplace achievements of people with developmental disabilities. Connor Yeatts, 23, works as an office assistant at Cayer Behavioral Health in Tallahassee, which works with children on the Autism spectrum.

Happiness exudes from Connor Yeatts, and you cannot help but smile when you are around him. He may be working, but he’s also listening to Disney music and singing every word.

10/02/2019

"Today we are forging new paths to use all that research and data to improve coordination and delivery of services to make a real difference in people’s lives – to save lives," said First Lady Casey DeSantis.

First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced an intensive acceleration in the fight against opioid addiction in Florida, including $58.8 million in new federal grant funding to enhance the tracking of and response to opioid abuse and the creation of a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Statewide Prevention C...

09/27/2019

The Florida Forest Service is urging the public to avoid yard debris burning due to the elevated fire threat and to use extreme caution when using fire outdoors, including campfires and grills.

The Florida Forest Service is urging Floridians to exercise caution as record high temperatures and dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the state, elevating the fire danger level.