Governor DeSantis celebrates Constitution Day by unveiling Benjamin Franklin statue in Franklin County as Florida commemorates America250
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by unveiling a new statue of Benjamin Franklin in Franklin County,...
Florida ranks #1 for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for 3rd consecutive year
Today, Lightcast released the 2024 Talent Attraction Scorecard, ranking Florida as the number one state for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for the third...
Attorney General James Uthmeier issues guidance on Open Carry
Uthmeier cautions that law enforcement officers can continue to police those who "exhibit [firearms] in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner" in public, and...
Governor Ron DeSantis announces first-ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a brand-new Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025....
Insurance Commissioner Yaworsky penalizes companies over $2 million for misconduct during hurricanes
Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky is ordering penalties against eight insurers for certain claims-handling practices identified after completing market conduct examinations for Hurricanes Ian and/or Idalia....
CFO Blaise Ingoglia announces state treasury generates record-breaking $2.5 billion in earnings
CFO Blaise Ingoglia today announced that the Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Treasury generated a record-breaking $2.5 billion in interest earnings during Fiscal...
Governor Ron DeSantis reappoints Virginia Johns to the Suwannee River Water Management District
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Virginia Johns to the Suwannee River Water Management District....
Governor Ron DeSantis reappoints two to the St. Johns River Water Management District
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Douglas Burnett and Maryam Ghyabi-White to the St. Johns River Water Management District....
Florida Division of Emergency Management opens new state-of-the-art emergency management warehouse in Auburndale
Today, FDEM celebrated the grand opening of Florida’s Central Operations and Coordination Office, a critical investment in the state’s ability to prepare for, respond to,...
Governor Ron DeSantis announces efforts to correct census undercount
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his support for an update to the 2020 Decennial Census, which could potentially yield additional congressional seats for Florida....