TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Crawford, Wesley Maul, and Staci Sims to the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.   Brian Crawford Crawford, of Gainesville, is the Founder and Principal at Concept Companies. He is a current board member of Flagler Hospital Health Services and Lacerta Therapeutics. Crawford attended […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stephanie Kopelousos and Joe Nunziata to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.   Stephanie Kopelousos Kopelousos is the District Administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Previously, she served as the Director of Legislative & Intergovernment Affairs for the Executive Office of Governor Ron […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 5, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 141 – Economic Development CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic Enforcement CS/HB 1161 – Verification of Eligibility for Homestead Exemption CS/CS/HB 1049 – Flood Disclosure in the Sale of Real […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Tara Tedrow, of Windermere, is a shareholder at Lowndes Law. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Tedrow is appointed for a […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Friday, May 17, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 1305 – Residential Tenancies CS/HB 415 – Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Website CS/CS/CS/HB 275 – Offenses Involving Critical Infrastructure HB 191 – Town of Orchid, Indian River County HB 509 – Collier Mosquito Control District, Collier County HB 691 – […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/CS/HB 267 – Building Regulations HB 5401 – Judges CS/CS/HB 1567 – Qualifications for County Emergency Management Directors CS/CS/HB 1133 – Violations Against Vulnerable Road Users CS/HB 793 – Coral Springs Improvement District, Broward County CS/HB 867 – North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert “Chip” Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Edward Bielarski Bielarski is the former General Manager of Gainesville Regional Utilities. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Lehigh County […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel Giles to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. Dr. Samuel Giles Dr. Giles, of St. Johns, is the Co-Founder, Medical Director, and a Neurologist at Memory Treatment Centers. Board certified in neurology, he previously served as a neurologist at Ascension St. Vincent and Lee Health. Dr. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chambers, Stephen Hammond, James “Doc” Muir, Kathryn Ovide, Mary Spottswood, Erica Sterling, Lesley Thompson, and Richard Toppino to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District. Mary Chambers, EdD Chambers is the President of MyCERA, Inc. A former Superintendent of Alachua County Schools and Deputy Superintendent of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Lisa Yeager Yeager is the Owner and Partner of Boating Enterprises of Florida, LLC. Previously, she was the Foundation Advancement Coordinator for Pasco-Hernando State College and the Director of CYESIS for Pasco County Schools. Active in […]