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Governor appoints Niceville resident to circuit court

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed three judges to judicial positions across Northwest Florida, including a Niceville resident…

4 months ago

DeSantis appoints Plantation healthcare attorney to Board of Dentistry

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of a new member and the reappointment of two others to the state Board…

2 years ago

Proposed legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in Florida

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed legislation that he says will lower prescription drug prices in Florida. DeSantis said his…

2 years ago

Governor appoints Parker Destin to Mid-Bay Bridge Authority

FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Destin businessman Dewey “Parker” Destin to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, the Governor’s Office…

2 years ago

DeSantis appoints Florida Power and Light official to athletic commission

FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed a Florida Power and Light vice president to the Florida Athletic Commission, according…

3 years ago

Pensacola doctor among four appointed to state Board of Medicine

FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of three physicians and a patient safety director to the Florida…

3 years ago

Bills signed by the governor in Fort Walton Beach to support military families

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis signed six bills in Fort Walton Beach on Thursday that he said support…

3 years ago

Curriculum transparency bill signed by DeSantis

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 1467, which requires school districts to be transparent in the selection of…

3 years ago

DeSantis touts end of state assessment test for students in visit to Okaloosa

MARY ESTHER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Florosa Elementary School in Okaloosa County to highlight legislation signed on Tuesday…

3 years ago

Robert Bage, FWB Chief of Police, appointed to Justice Standards and Training Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., — Fort Walton Beach Chief of Police Robert Bage has been appointed to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training…

3 years ago

Nine appointed to State Emergency Response Commission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Frances Coyle, Tracie Crawford, Michael Davis, Sam Graves, Sasha Jones,…

3 years ago

Strawberry shortcake is Florida’s official state dessert

PLANT CITY, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed Senate Bill 1006, designating the Strawberry Shortcake with natural Florida dairy…

3 years ago

Governor tours Adkins Avenue Fire damage

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis on…

3 years ago

DeSantis wants law allowing doctors to prescribe more COVID treatments

FLORIDA— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to “protect health care practitioners’ freedom of speech” and bolster…

3 years ago

Over $7.1 million available to Floridians impacted by Southwest Florida tornadoes

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA –Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) yesterday joined local Community Action Agencies in Charlotte and…

3 years ago

DeSantis reappoints 17 as judges of compensation claims

FLORIDA – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced 17 reappointments to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. The reappointments include…

3 years ago

Governor awards Medal of Freedom to Barbara Nicklaus

FLORIDA -- Governor Ron DeSantis last week presented Barbara Nicklaus with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, the highest honor in…

3 years ago