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Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks State and Local Leaders for Partnership to Keep Floridians Safe

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Governor mobilizes 700 Florida National Guard soldiers and coordinates more than
1,300 sworn Florida Highway Patrol troopers to support local law enforcement efforts

Governor Ron DeSantis today issued the following statement thanking state and local leaders for their partnership to keep Floridians safe: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks State and Local Leaders for Partnership to Keep Floridians Safe

FDLE investigating shooting in Calhoun County

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Public’s help is requested in gathering facts

At the request of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place the evening of Saturday, May 30 at Powerhouse Motorsports Park in Calhoun County. [Read more…] about FDLE investigating shooting in Calhoun County

ICA Carter Launches Plan Prepare Protect: Are You Disaster Ready?

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Initiative to Urge Consumers to Prepare Now for a Disaster Later

With the arrival of the 2020 Hurricane Season, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) Tasha Carter today launched Plan Prepare Protect: Are You Disaster Ready? to urge and help Floridians to prepare for an imminent disaster. [Read more…] about ICA Carter Launches Plan Prepare Protect: Are You Disaster Ready?

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership with Home Depot and Publix to Open Six COVID-19 Testing Sites

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has partnered with Home Depot and Publix to establish six additional COVID-19 testing sites. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership with Home Depot and Publix to Open Six COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season by Taking Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

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Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs May 29 – June 4

Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Florida Department of Revenue are today encouraging Floridians to prepare for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season by taking advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from May 29 – June 4. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season by Taking Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday