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Gov. DeSantis, first lady award several churches through Hope Florida Initiative
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady award several churches through Hope Florida InitiativeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference at the Tampa History Center on Monday morning where they awarded several churches through the Hope Florida Initiative.
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
Read full article: There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anywayRepublicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.
In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump
Read full article: In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald TrumpSeveral campaigns are placing a huge emphasis on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
DeSantis security costs more than double, according to FDLE report
Read full article: DeSantis security costs more than double, according to FDLE reportThe price tag to keep Gov. Ron DeSantis safe more than doubled over the last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills
Read full article: Meet the influential new player on transgender health billsA nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology” has become a significant presence in statehouses.
Crist sweeps through South Florida while DeSantis releases TV ad featuring wife, Casey
Read full article: Crist sweeps through South Florida while DeSantis releases TV ad featuring wife, CaseyCharlie Crist campaigned in Fort Lauderdale and Little Havana on Tuesday while Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about emergency recovery, which has put him in the news daily.
WATCH LIVE at 10:30 a.m.: Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis to speak about Hurricane Ian aid
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 10:30 a.m.: Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis to speak about Hurricane Ian aidFlorida first lady Casey DeSantis plans to speak about aid for Hurricane Ian victims on Friday morning in North Venice.
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press briefing on Hurricane Ian relief in Fort Myers
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press briefing on Hurricane Ian relief in Fort MyersGov. Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Florida’s first lady asks for donations to help Hurricane Ian victims
Read full article: Florida’s first lady asks for donations to help Hurricane Ian victimsThe Florida Disaster Fund, the state’s official private fund, is preparing to distribute fund to service organizations in response to Hurricane Ian.
Python hunt! 800 compete to remove Florida’s invasive snakes
Read full article: Python hunt! 800 compete to remove Florida’s invasive snakesMore than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money.
Visiting UM Health, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $100M for cancer programs
Read full article: Visiting UM Health, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $100M for cancer programsGov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo are holding a news conference Tuesday at the University of Miami Health System.
Florida is breaking pandemic records. Where is Gov. Ron DeSantis?
Read full article: Florida is breaking pandemic records. Where is Gov. Ron DeSantis?Florida has been reporting a record-breaking increase in coronavirus cases. The highly-contagious omicron variant is affecting some of the state’s most important industries including airlines and cruise lines. Despite the situation, Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to go on vacation.
‘I have faith,’ Gov. Ron DeSantis says following wife’s breast cancer diagnosis
Read full article: ‘I have faith,’ Gov. Ron DeSantis says following wife’s breast cancer diagnosisGov. Ron DeSantis praised his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, during an appearance in St. Pete Beach Tuesday, calling her a “very, very strong woman” as she battles breast cancer.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer
Read full article: Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer“I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement.
Florida first lady launches effort to teach resiliency
Read full article: Florida first lady launches effort to teach resiliencyORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis has announced the launch of a new initiative to teach public school students about resiliency and perseverance with the assistance of athletes from professional sports teams from around the state. DeSantis said Friday that she has enlisted pro athletes from Florida’s NFL, MLB, NHL, NASCAR and professional soccer teams for public service announcements and outreach to schools to provide a message that sometimes life gives you knocks but you have can work to overcome them. She says a goal is to help overcome some of the stigma students associate with admitting to having mental health problems.
DeSantis encourages Floridians to visit Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Read full article: DeSantis encourages Floridians to visit Weeki Wachee Springs State ParkSPRING HILLS, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference on Friday at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Spring Hill. DeSantis is there with First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein. DeSantis announced on Twitter that Florida’s unemployment rate is at 7.4% after a 35% decline from July. Also, he said the private-sector employment increased by 46,000 jobs in August.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold mental health roundtable regarding COVID-19
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold mental health roundtable regarding COVID-19ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a mental health roundtable regarding COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold coronavirus mental health roundtable
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold coronavirus mental health roundtableSARASOTA, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a COVID-19 mental health roundtable Friday at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The roundtable is scheduled to begin at noon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold coronavirus roundtable in Jacksonville
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hold coronavirus roundtable in JacksonvilleRon DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a COVID-19 roundtable discussion Tuesday afternoon at ElderSource in Jacksonville. The news conference is scheduled to begin at noon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis welcome baby girl
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis welcome baby girlRon DeSantis and his wife have welcomed the latest addition to their family -- a baby girl named Mamie, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Monday morning on Twitter. “Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mamie to the world,” Casey DeSantis wrote. “At 7 lbs 4 oz she was the smallest of the bunch, but she is already holding her own. Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister!”The couple did not announce exactly when Mamie was born. The governor, meanwhile, is expected to hold a news conference Monday morning in South Florida to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida's first lady announces $58.8 million grant to fight opioid addiction
Read full article: Florida's first lady announces $58.8 million grant to fight opioid addictionFirst lady Casey DeSantis announces a $58.8 million federal grant to battle opioid addiction during an Oct. 2, 2019, news conference at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - First lady Casey DeSantis was at Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday to carry on her "Hope for Healing Florida" initiative. DeSantis announced a $58.8 million federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide funding for prevention and treatment initiatives in the fight against opioid addiction. DeSantis also toured Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. DeSantis also announced the creation of a neonatal abstinence syndrome prevention coordinator to enhance resources and services for pregnant women with opioid addiction.
Florida will require mental health education
Read full article: Florida will require mental health educationPhil Walter/Getty ImagesTALAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida will become the third state in the US to require students to learn more about mental health, behind Virginia and New York. The Florida State Board of Education voted on Wednesday to require public schools to provide students in grades six and above a minimum of five hours of mental health education annually. It's no secret that mental illness robs students of the ability to reach their full potential, and we are joining forces to combat this disease and give our students the tools they need to thrive," Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said. The mandate is in partnership with Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis' initiative Hope for Healing Florida, which is a website that compiles mental health resources for students and parents. Ron DeSantis allocated to the Mental Health Assistance Allocation for Florida schools in his 2020 budget.