Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 28 Oct 2026
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced $100 million for 45 water projects in Crystal River through the Springs Restoration and Alternative Water Supply grant programs. Springs restoration grants total $50 million for 23 projects, while $50 million for 22 alternative water supply projects is expected to produce over 60 million gallons of water per day. The state said it has invested $480 million in springs restoration since 2019.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 20 Oct 2026
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said fentanyl-caused deaths in the state fell by nearly 60% between 2023 and 2025, from nearly 5,000 to about 2,000, citing the Florida Medical Examiners Commission’s 2025 Annual Drug Report. From 2024 to 2025, fentanyl-caused deaths fell 37% and total drug-related deaths 12%. The governor credited the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) grant program, which has supported nearly 3,000 arrests since 2023.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 16 Oct 2026
Florida has asked President Donald Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration after Hurricane Isaias, Governor Ron DeSantis announced. The Florida Division of Emergency Management is requesting Public Assistance for 15 Northwest Florida counties, including Bay, Escambia and Okaloosa, and Individual Assistance for residents of eight counties whose homes and property were damaged. The state is also working with Emergency RV to provide temporary housing for displaced Panhandle residents while recovery operations continue.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 12 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update in Pensacola on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Isaias, highlighting a $1 million commitment of funding and supplies from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. Nine Points of Distribution are open in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties, and power had been restored to more than 70% of affected accounts as of 1 p.m. EDT. About 5,000 Florida National Guard members are activated.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 11 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced further Hurricane Isaias recovery measures in Milton and Santa Rosa Beach, joined by U.S. Senator Ashley Moody and state officials. FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, and agencies continued power restoration, debris clearance and local support across storm-hit counties. The update follows the hurricane’s landfall near Destin on October 9.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 10 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update in Destin on Florida’s response to Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near the city at about 9:30 p.m. EDT on October 9 as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds. As of 1 p.m., 439,162 utility accounts were without power, and a state of emergency covers 27 counties. The Florida State Guard has deployed nearly 400 soldiers for damage assessments, route clearance and search and rescue.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 9 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an October 9 update on Hurricane Isaias from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee after visiting Escambia County's emergency center in Pensacola. As of 5 p.m. EDT the storm was a Category 3 hurricane about 90 miles south of Pensacola and expected to make landfall on the western Panhandle that evening. A state of emergency covers 27 counties, and more than 16,000 restoration workers are on standby.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 8 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on Florida’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias, forecast to reach Category 2 strength and make landfall in the far western Panhandle on Friday night or early Saturday. He amended his emergency order to cover 27 counties. More than 6,000 power restoration workers are standing by. Nearly 400 State Guard members have deployed, alongside teams from state law enforcement, wildlife and corrections agencies.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 6 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced results of Florida’s Medicaid integrity initiative, launched in June to move the state from a “pay-and-chase” model toward preventing fraud. The Agency for Health Care Administration reports more than 400 provider site visits since January, over 150 fraud referrals to the Attorney General’s Office and more than 220 providers terminated. Projected annual Applied Behavior Analysis spending is down nearly $1 billion, to $2.88 billion.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 6 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Depression Nine, which is expected to strengthen. The order allows the Florida Division of Emergency Management to stage resources such as generators, fuel, flood barriers and sandbags in Tallahassee and the Santa Rosa area. Forecasts indicate a tropical storm or hurricane could make landfall along the central Gulf Coast later this week.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 5 Oct 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis marked the opening of the new Interstate 95 interchange at Oslo Road in Indian River County, which opened to traffic a year ahead of schedule. The project, the county’s first new interchange in more than 50 years, also widened Oslo Road from two to four lanes. The state says it will cut Oslo Road commute times in half and reduce emergency response times along I-95 by up to 56%.
Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis: 28 Aug 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Boos and the reappointment of Robert Stern to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Robert Boos is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Boos Development Group, Inc. Active in his community, he is the recipient of the Citizens Recognition Award from the Pinellas County Sheriffs.
