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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/16
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Flagler County to receive a briefing from local officials and survey areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Since Hurricane Ian impacted Flagler County, the state has provided support to aid in recovery including: The Florida National Guard and Florida Department of...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/15
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Punta Gorda to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis announced two major actions the state is taking to support our southwest Florida fisheries, including requesting a federal disaster declaration...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/14
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Cape Coral Police Department to visit with and thank the officers for their efforts during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Governor DeSantis presented six new recruits with $5,000 bonus payments awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/13
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office to visit with first responders and to show his support for those selflessly serving their communities. While there he announced that $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund is being awarded to four first responder...
Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Lee County Schools’ Resiliency
School District of Lee County is opening at least 47 schools less than three weeks after Hurricane Ian Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. joined the School District of Lee County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to announce that all school districts...
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Awards for First Responders through the Florida Disaster Fund
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $2 million through the Florida Disaster Fund to four first responder organizations which have had members impacted by Hurricane Ian. These organizations will use these funds to help impacted first responders recover following...
Governor DeSantis Issues Emergency Executive Order to Ensure Ballot Access for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm on Florida's southwestern coast, destroying many homes and businesses and dislocating tens of thousands of Floridians. At the request of the Supervisors of Elections in Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota counties, and at the...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/12
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by business owners impacted by Hurricane Ian in Cape Coral to hold a discussion on recovery efforts. Business owners discussed ways to reopen safely to get customers back in the door. Additionally, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle...
What They Are Saying: Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Host Roundtable with Southwest Florida Businesses to Discuss Next Steps for Recovery Following Hurricane Ian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) hosted a roundtable with members of the Southwest Florida business community to discuss Hurricane Ian recovery. Business owners are sharing their perspective on Florida’s response to Hurricane...
Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Host Roundtable with Southwest Florida Businesses to Discuss Next Steps for Hurricane Ian Recovery
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) hosted a roundtable with more than a dozen Southwest Florida businesses. The roundtable discussion included representatives across industry sectors who shared their unique perspectives, needs, and obstacles for...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/11
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers to give updates on recovery efforts and announce that temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway will allow a one-time convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies and crews temporary access to Sanibel Island for power restoration efforts. Once...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Update on Power Restoration Efforts on Sanibel Island
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway will allow a one-time convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies, and crews to access Sanibel Island and continue restoration efforts. Once crews are on the island, the Florida Department of Transportation...
