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Major Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Unite to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Resiliency Initiative to Empower Florida Students

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Partnerships Include:
 Orlando Magic, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, NASCAR, LPGA
Athletes Endorsing Initiative Include:
David Beckham, Peyton Manning, Lou Holtz, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer, Crystal Thomas, Ali Marpet, Bryant McFadden, Mark Richt, Twan Russell, Corey Simon, Tra Thomas, Jonathan Vilma, Jonathan Isaac, Charlie Ward, Tyler Johnson, Joey Logano, Brandon Lowe, Chris Mueller
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the launch of a resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem-solving. Unveiled at Amway Arena, professional sports teams, organizations, and athletes from across Florida are lending their support for these resiliency efforts.

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FWC protections for key fish habitat a ‘step forward’

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Environmental groups see the move as an encouraging sign for ocean health 

In an important step for the health of the Florida Keys reef system, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Friday that they will create a four-month fishing closure of the Western Dry Rocks. [Read more…] about FWC protections for key fish habitat a ‘step forward’

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Awards to 12 Communities in Northwest Florida Impacted by Hurricane Michael

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $4.6 million in awards to communities in Northwest Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

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Governor DeSantis today announced the establishment of six COVID-19 vaccination sites to provide greater access to the vaccine in underserved populations in Broward, Duval, Leon, Miami-Dade, and Osceola counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Six Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Underserved Communities

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Fort Pierce

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MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Fort Pierce

 

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at Spanish Lake Community on Thursday, February 25.

 

All interested credentialed media must RSVP at [email protected]

 

WHAT:         Press Conference
WHO:           Governor Ron DeSantis
WHEN:         Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Media Arrival Time: 1:05 PM
WHERE:       Spanish Lake Community
6200 Nuevo Lagos Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34951

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Media Advisory: Vote Imminent on Equality Act in U.S. House

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The US House of Representatives is preparing for a Thursday floor vote on the Equality Act, a historic piece of legislation that would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [Read more…] about ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Media Advisory: Vote Imminent on Equality Act in U.S. House