Ron DeSantis

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Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis

@GovRonDeSantis

46th Governor of the great state of Florida.

www.flgov.comIngressou em abril de 2026
In just the past seven years, property tax revenues across Florida’s 67 counties have increased nearly 100 percent. Local governments are taking in almost twice as much money—for more than the inflation in population has increased. The State of Florida has reduced its budget FOU…
In 2023, fentanyl killed nearly 5,000 Floridians. By 2025, the death toll from fentanyl had fallen to 2,000.  Florida’s State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) grant program has supercharged law enforcement capacity to keep our communities safe from deadly illicit d…
The Florida Medical Examiners Commission recently released their 2025 Annual Drug Report, which shows a nearly 60% decline in fentanyl-caused deaths statewide since our State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) grant program launched in 2023. So far, S.A.F.E. has resu…
As the Panhandle recovers from Hurricane Isaias, we are helping businesses reopen safely and getting Floridians back to work. Thanks to the efforts of first responders, emergency management personnel, and state agency teams, many businesses in the region have already been able to…
Since Hurricane Isaias made landfall, we have been working to ensure that those affected by this storm have the assistance they need to get back on their feet. We are operating seven Multi-Agency Resource Centers where Floridians can learn about available assistance and get conne…
Today, I was proud to present the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Baseball Hall of Famer and great Floridian Andre Dawson. His distinguished career in Major League Baseball, his contributions to the sport, and his lasting impact on our state have earned him this award. From his c…
Since Hurricane Isaias made landfall a week ago, more than 1,600 response missions have been completed. We are focused on delivering the critical supplies and resources needed to get people back on their feet and recover from this storm. We are operating 11 Points of Distribution…
Today, we unveiled a new statue of Christopher Columbus, whose voyages connected the Old World to the New World. Columbus charted the course for other European explorers who would eventually settle Florida. In fact, Juan Ponce de Leon—the Spanish explorer who named Florida—was pa…
Florida is committed to preserving and honoring our nation’s history. As part of our work to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we have commissioned statues of important historical figures throughout our state. I was proud to unveil the latest in this series…
I was glad to speak at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Fall Board Meeting & Gala today in Clearwater. Hospitality is essential to our state’s economy, and since I became governor, Florida has hit record after record in tourism. @FRLAnews has been a great partner…
As we continue helping communities recover from Hurricane Isaias, we are also making investments to strengthen rural Florida and support economic growth. Today in Washington County, I announced $27 million in Rural Infrastructure Fund awards for critical projects in 14 small and…
Power Update — FPL expects to restore 95% of remaining outages by Monday night, while CHELCO expects to reach 95% restoration by Tuesday. Utility crews continue working around the clock to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We will continue to provide additional s…
As of 11 a.m. EST, #Isaias is a major Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120mph. With landfall projected for this evening, now is the time to finalize your plans. If you are not evacuating, make sure you have everything you need to shelter in place. All state…
Today, I signed Executive Order 26-202, declaring a state of emergency for 25 counties in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine. This order ensures communities have the time and resources necessary to prepare for potential severe weather impacts to the Panhandle and Big Bend…
This year, we announced the most significant Medicaid integrity initiative in the history of our state. Today, I was proud to announce some of the results from these efforts. ✅ AHCA has conducted more than 400 provider site visits this year and has made more than 150 referrals t…
Floridians cannot wait years while needless bureaucratic delays stall important infrastructure projects. That’s why we launched Moving Florida Forward, a historic initiative to accelerate high-priority transportation projects throughout the Sunshine State. At least 20 major inte…
Today, I was proud to announce that the new I-95 interchange at Oslo Road in Indian River County has been completed a year ahead of schedule. This is the first new interchange built in this area in nearly 50 years. This new interchange is an investment in congestion relief and p…
As Florida’s success has brought record tourism and new residents in recent years, we have made major investments in our transportation infrastructure. @MyFDOT has expedited dozens of critical transportation improvements throughout the state since 2023 thanks to our Keep Florida…
Great to be in Sarasota County today to celebrate the completion of the SR-777 (River Road) widening project ahead of schedule. The new lanes from I-75 to U.S. 41 will help relieve congestion and make this heavily used section of roadway safer.   In addition to the lane expansion…
More than three million people use Florida’s Turnpike every day. We’ve made significant investments in expanding lane capacity to relieve congestion all along the Turnpike. Today, I announced an additional investment to improve 19 restaurants and retail locations across six Turnp…
As Florida has grown, we have made major investments in our transportation infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve our roadways. We’re investing over $20 billion to widen the entire 320-mile route along the Turnpike from South Florida to I-75 in Wildwood. We have already…