MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute (CTI). CTI will provide a centralized location for the college’s technical construction courses and expand course offerings that equip students with practical skills to find […]

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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the fifth consecutive year, the University of South Florida places among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.  In the rankings released today, USF also reached its highest overall position ever at No. […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise that will assist youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by providing a long-term mentor and offering a strong start to their future. Utilizing both Guardian ad Litem volunteers and Department of Elder Affairs’ Hope Heroes, youth aging […]

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TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Jason Mahon, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Wednesday, September 20, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-185 (Executive Order of Suspension)   Good […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Panepinto to the Florida Development Finance Corporation.   Robert Panepinto Panepinto is a civic entrepreneur who is currently the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Govo Venture Partners. He is the Immediate Past Chair of the Central Florida Foundation and serves as […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chad Mizelle as Chair, Rick Joyce, and Kymberlee Curry Smith and the reappointment of John “Martin” Hayes to the Florida Elections Commission.   Chad Mizelle Mizelle is the Chief Legal Officer of Affinity Partners. He currently serves as a Commissioner on the Thirteenth Circuit […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Hill to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.   Lisa Hill Hill, of Fort Walton Beach, is a Substitute Teacher for Okaloosa County Public Schools. She is the recipient of the Department of the Air Force Commander’s Award for Public Service […]

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