Ron DeSantis

We have a fatherhood crisis in our nation. Here in Florida, we are investing in programs to support fathers and families.

Fentanyl overdose is the number one cause of death in Americans ages 18-45. Our legislation has increased the mandatory minimum sentence for the sale and distribution of fentanyl to combat the flow of this dangerous drug.

Gov. DeSantis Speaks at Trucking Assoc. Annual Conference in Cape Coral.

We are taking care of our retired service K9s here in Florida!

Biden’s Border Crisis constitutes a catastrophic failure of leadership. While Washington does nothing to stop the flow of illegal immigration into our states, Florida has passed concrete laws to defend our state against the consequences of Biden’s dereliction of duty.

We awarded $4.2 million to the Lee County Port Authority through the Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure at the Southwest Florida International Airport. These funds will go a long way to improving access to the airport and commercial development sites.

Florida has worked with parents to create one of the strongest curriculum transparency laws in the country. Parents have a fundamental role in the education of their children and have the right to know what is being taught to their kids and to have recourse if the curriculum violates DOE standards.

Our $3.5 million infrastructure grant in Putnam County will bring more than 1,800 jobs to the area. It was great to deliver the check!

First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable discussion to highlight how the State of Florida is working to support and empower Florida’s foster and adoptive families through the Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative. The Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative, spearheaded by First Lady DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families, utilizes ‘Care Navigators’ to guide Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity by focusing on community collaboration between the private sector, faith-based community, nonprofits, and government entities to break down traditional community silos in an effort to maximize resources and uncover opportunities. The goal is to help individuals realize economic self-sufficiency and prosperity. The event included major announcements that further enhance the comprehensive network of support that the state is cultivating with community partners to help those in need. Those announcements and highlights include: 1. An expansion of the Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity program to include foster and adoptive families so that they have a comprehensive one-stop-shop to call and connect with dedicated Care Navigators who can offer support and guidance for immediate and future family needs. 2. A portion of the nearly $70 million secured by Governor DeSantis in the Freedom First Budget for fatherhood initiatives will go toward mentorship opportunities for Florida’s children, including foster children, through Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity. 3. $35.5 million in Governor DeSantis’ budget will support nearly 59,000 Florida families with a one-time payment of $450 per child, which includes foster families. 4. Launch of the First Lady’s “Hope Florida Fund” that harnesses the charity of the private sector to give funds to deserving local entities. Today, First Lady DeSantis presented two checks of $5,000 each to two Tampa non-profits: Sleep in Heavenly Peace and A Life New Warehouse. “We are doubling down on bringing together public and private groups to collaborate and communicate with and on behalf of Floridians,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “We are going beyond government by bringing community partners to the table to meet the needs of foster and adoptive families under the umbrella of my Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative. I am on a mission to make sure that no child in Florida goes without hope, happiness, and a home. That means doing everything we can to support those who have stepped up and welcomed these children into their homes, as well as local partners that are already lending families a helping hand.” “Through the First Lady’s Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative and the Care Portal app, we will have the ability to connect some of the state’s most vulnerable Floridians to resources offered by our state’s faith and community organizations in real time,” said Erik Dellenback, Governor’s Liaison for Faith and Community. “Our faith and community organizations have always done incredible work on the front lines of their communities, and it is my hope that they will all take advantage of this new opportunity to provide real-time needs through Care Portal.” “Our department is always looking for ways to build strong and resilient families, and these announcements will be an immense boost to our caregivers who are preparing to send children back to school this fall,” said DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris. “We are so grateful for the First Lady’s work to give Floridians the tools and community connections needed to raise happy, healthy children.” To receive support from Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity, Floridians can call the Hope Line at 850-300-HOPE. Additional information can be found at HopeFlorida.com. Prospective foster parents can call 1-83 Foster FL to connect with current or former foster parents. Through the newly launched Hope Florida Fund, the First Lady will continue to recognize local organizations across the state that are instilling hope and meeting needs in their communities.

First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable discussion to highlight how the State of Florida is working to support and empower Florida’s foster and adoptive families through the Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity initiative.

Melissa Matz from Clay County is Florida’s Teacher of the Year. Congratulations! Thank you for your commitment to quality education and for being an excellent role model for your students.

"Can we actually agree that women get pregnant, not men?" - Gov. Ron DeSantis

I signed legislation to enact major reforms to higher education in Florida. Under the new law, all tenured professors must undergo a performance review every 5 years & poor performers can be let go. Tenure should not be used to shield unproductive faculty from accountability.

Expanding the Bright Futures Scholarship program will give more Florida students the ability to attend a state university without taking on a load of student loan debt. Combined with not allowing tuition increases at our state universities, we are providing Floridians with access to a high-quality education that is affordable.

We have taken action to protect the integrity of our elections by making ballot harvesting a felony, strengthening voter ID, eliminating drop boxes, and banning Zuckerbucks.

I promised to end the FSA, and we did. Progress monitoring will begin this school year, giving parents and teachers real-time updates on how students are performing.

Florida is shocked and saddened by the assassination of Shinzo Abe and we send our condolences to Shinzo’s family and the nation of Japan. He was a great man, a great leader, and a great ally to the United States.

Governor DeSantis comments on the state of California.

Governor DeSantis in the capital.

November 7th is now, officially, Victims of Communism Day in Florida.

Governor DeSantis talks with seniors all over Florida.