Ron DeSantis

On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the power of prayer in our lives. Our family is beyond grateful for the outpouring of support for First Lady Casey DeSantis' fight against cancer earlier this year. Your prayers matter and made a difference!

Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to take rising insurance costs head on with a special session of the Legislature.

Florida has a lower tax burden than New York by half despite having more citizens. Floridians have more to show for their lower taxes — better roads, better infrastructure, and the best college system in the country. Florida's economy is strong because it's a cycle of prosperity, not endlessly increasing taxes.

Governor Ron DeSantis isn't wrong — Florida has some of the best beaches in the world.

Dana Young, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, praises Florida's record setting year of tourism in 2021 and highlights how the state of Florida's environmental efforts to keep our beaches clean will only improve future tourism

2021 was a record setting year for Florida tourism, and we even beat New York City in foreign visitors.

Secretary Shawn Hamilton, Florida Department of Environment (FDEP), outlines how Florida is leading the way on protecting our pristine environment so future generations can enjoy the beautiful nature that Florida has to offer.

Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls highlights the record funding Florida has committed to the environment, including ~$14 million for red tide mitigation and research.

Dr. Michael Crosby, President and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, applauds Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida for their ~$14 million investment to combat red tide. Mote Marine is a partner with the state of Florida on research of methods to stop red tide from spreading.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner Rodney Barreto commends Gov. Ron DeSantis for his work to preserve Florida beaches and fight Red Tide.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to nearly $14 million in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to continue Florida’s investment in combatting red tide. This funding will support dedicated research efforts through Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and the MOTE Marine Laboratory in addition to providing grants through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for red tide cleanup. With today’s investment, since 2019, $40 million has been invested in addressing red tide, from detection to mitigation.

"Today is another example of the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Legislature, and local governments in action across our state to tackle resilience,” said DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton.

“Today’s announcement of $20 million in Resilient Florida Planning Grants represents the ongoing fulfillment of the commitment that our Governor and the Legislature have made to ensure that all of Florida’s communities have access to the tools and resources necessary to build a resilient future,” said Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Wes Brooks.

“As the operator of one of the world’s largest and most complex water management systems, we appreciate the Governor’s leadership and his continued investment in resilient solutions that further protect our communities from flooding while improving Florida’s water management systems. This is what ‘doing more now’ looks like.” - Chauncey Goss

Rep. Donalds speaks on the importance of protecting Florida's natural resources.

"The US is more in line with China and North Korea [on abortion] than typical European countries..." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"That's a judicial insurrection." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

Governor DeSantis announces record funding of more than $30 million to protect and care for manatees in Florida.

Governor DeSantis announces record funding of more than $30 million to protect and care for manatees in Florida.

Governor DeSantis announces record funding of more than $30 million to protect and care for manatees in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Provides $30 Million for Manatee Protection

Gov. Ron DeSantis sets the record straight on false rumors that he was at the White House Correspondents's dinner or that he was supposed to attend.

"I want to make more things in the United States and in Florida." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"Why would you make a truck driver or a waitress or a construction worker pay off the debt for somebody that did a Ph.D. program in gender studies?" - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"The Biden Administration is not exactly on a winning streak." - Gov. Ron DeSantis