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Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long visited local communities in the Florida Panhandle that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael. Stops included Panama City, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe.
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As the partial federal government shutdown continues into record-setting territory at 23 days and counting, hundreds of thousands of federal employees do not know when they will receive their next paycheck and how they will support their families. Farm Share, a Florida-based food nonprofit, stands ready to assist these families by providing them with healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, rice, proteins, and other non-perishable food products. [Read more…] about Farm Share to Provide Immediate Food Assistance to In-Need Floridians Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown
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Yesterday, surrounded by a group of bipartisan legislators and faith leaders, Governor Ron DeSantis announced several actions his administration is taking to affirm Florida’s steadfast support of the State of Israel. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Actions to Affirm Florida’s Support of Israel
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Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today announced the sentencing of a habitual offender, Andrelo Witcher, to 30 years in prison for the disappearance of a past girlfriend, Heather Ann MacCrossen, more than a decade ago. [Read more…] about Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Missing Person Cold Case
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Luck was sworn in by recently appointed Justice Barbara Lagoa. Justice Luck was surrounded by family and friends during the announcement at Scheck Hillel Community School.
[Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a full pardon of the members of the Groveland Four: Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Walter Irvin and Charles Greenlee. The pardon was unanimously approved by the Executive Clemency Board. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Pardons Groveland Four with Unanimous Executive Clemency Board Approval
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Three months from the day Hurricane Michael devastated vast areas of Northwest Florida, REBUILD 850 co-chairs Allan Bense, Will Weatherford, and Gwen Graham today emphasized the importance for all Floridians to continue efforts to assist recovery in the hard-hit area. They announced the addition of former Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon as director of damage assessment, highlighting the urgency of the mission, for the all-volunteer initiative.
[Read more…] about Diverse Leaders, Groups Call for Continued Focus, Support for Areas, People Impacted by Hurricane Michael
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Governor Ron DeSantis today appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court, replacing retiring Justice R. Fred Lewis. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court
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Governor Ron DeSantis today issued two executive orders regarding commitment to diversity in government, ethics, open government and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Two Executive Orders
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Governor Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, as well as members of the Florida Cabinet, today took their oaths of office at the Swearing-in Ceremony of Florida’s 46th Governor. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Outlines Bold Vision for a Brighter Future in Inaugural Address
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