TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are taking timely precautions to ensure Florida’s communities, infrastructure […]

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Governor DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Remain Vigilant and Prepared     TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare the state of Florida for potential impacts from Invest 93L. Today, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Tropical Storm Idalia and state preparedness efforts. Full remarks can be found here. As of 2 p.m. […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Grego as Chair, Bethany McAlister, Ethan Fieldman, Will Frazer, Thomas Grady, Andrea Keiser, and Dr. Jason Rosenberg to the Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.   Michael Grego, EdD Grego, of Palm Harbor, is the retired Superintendent of Schools for Pinellas […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marva Johnson, Dan McGrew, Christopher Moya, and Robert “Bob” Ward to the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees.   Marva Johnson Johnson, of Winter Garden, is the Group Vice President for Charter Communications. She is the former Chairwoman of the Florida State Board of […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of John Alter and Angus “Gus” Andrews to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.   John Alter Alter, of Malone, is currently retired and manages a family-run tree farm. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Captain. Alter […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Ryan Atwood, Ronald Howse, and Jon “Chris” Peterson to the St. Johns River Water Management District.   Ryan Atwood Atwood, of Mount Dora, is the Owner of Atwood Family Farms and H&A Farms. He is the former President of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association […]

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