Ron DeSantis

46th Governor of the great state of Florida.

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We stand for law and order. Today in Winter Haven, I was proud to sign five bills to enhance public safety and support law enforcement: 

✔️ SB 432: Establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine, a dangerous drug commonly known as “tranq”, and enacts tougher penalties for criminals who market addictive substances to appeal to youth.

✔️ SB 1332: Strengthens Florida’s Career Offender Registration Act and gives law enforcement better tools to monitor serious repeat offenders.

✔️ HB 429: Modernizes Florida’s criminal gang statutes by expanding the criteria that can be used to establish gang involvement.

✔️ SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, honors a Daytona Beach police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This law strengthens protections for law enforcement officers and ensures that those who attack, injure, or kill officers face the toughest penalties available.

✔️ SB 436: Ensures that repeat violent offenders face more serious consequences. If a person has been convicted for resisting an officer with violence, a second battery offense can be elevated to a felony.

These bills reinforce our commitment to making Florida the most law enforcement-friendly state in the union—and the worst state in which to commit crimes.

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Governor DeSantis Signs Bills to Support Law Enforcement and Public Safety https://t.co/geHxnYpoIi

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In Florida, we work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and that public programs serve the people they are intended to serve. That means holding government accountable and rooting out fraud wherever it exists.

With the Medicaid integrity initiative I announced today, Florida will continue leading the way in protecting taxpayers and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse.

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Today in West Palm Beach, I announced major actions to strengthen the integrity of Florida’s Medicaid program and to crack down on fraud:

✔️ @AHCA_FL is partnering with SentiLink, a leading identity fraud detection company that specializes in uncovering complex schemes to defraud taxpayers. This technology will help screen providers and identify suspicious activity even before bad actors are able to exploit the Medicaid program.

✔️ AHCA has imposed enrollment moratoriums on certain provider categories that are high-risk for fraud, including durable medical equipment suppliers and adult day cares. Florida is implementing stronger screening measures and ensuring proper oversight—not using your tax dollars to pay fraudulent claims, then investigate years later.

✔️ AHCA is launching a comprehensive statewide revalidation effort for all active Florida Medicaid providers, requiring them to verify their credentials and identities.

Medicaid dollars should be spent on patient care, not fraud schemes.

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Governor DeSantis Announces Medicaid Integrity Initiative to Crack Down on Fraud https://t.co/Vq2MnFy6uJ

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Today in Brooksville, I awarded $3 million for workforce education through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to Pasco-Hernando State College. This award will fund the launch of a new airframe and powerplant aviation maintenance program, the expansion of pilot training opportunities, and the consolidation of drone maintenance instruction at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport.

Manufacturing, aviation, and aerospace are growing in Florida. With expanded training opportunities, more Floridians will be able to prepare for in-demand careers in these sectors—and companies will invest more in our state, creating good jobs and fueling Florida’s economic success story.

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Governor DeSantis Announces $3 Million for Workforce Training at Pasco-Hernando State College https://t.co/D0dLydNdek

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Debt per capita — USA vs Florida changes over the past eight years:

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The US Debt Clocks counts up (by a lot).

Florida’s Debt Clock counts down.

More than 50% of the debt retired in the past 8 years!

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Governor DeSantis Speaks at Danbury Institute’s “Revive This Nation” Conference in Orlando https://t.co/98lZTmRRkR

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USAA reducing costs for FL policyholders.

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USAA is returning $1 billion to Florida policyholders due to Florida’s successful market reforms.

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Governor DeSantis Advocates for Federal Balanced Budget Amendment in Washington https://t.co/AX9oHN7nna

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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season just started, but Florida is dedicated to disaster preparedness all year round. We always plan for the worst that nature can throw at us, and we execute those plans to ensure effective response, recovery, and restoration. 

I encourage all Florida residents and visitors to have a household plan for hurricane season that considers the needs of children, seniors, and pets in their family. Disaster preparedness essentials—including many pet items—are now tax-free in Florida.

Make sure to follow @FLSERT and your local emergency management for important updates heading into this hurricane season!

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We have made historic investments in infrastructure hardening and emergency management. Today in Orlando, at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, I was proud to announce another step to ensure that Florida remains the national model for disaster preparedness and recovery.

The Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE) is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together state agencies, colleges, and private-sector partners to strengthen the future of Florida’s emergency management workforce. CORE will position Florida as the worldwide epicenter of talent development, training, and technology at the cutting edge of emergency management and disaster recovery.

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Governor DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Preparedness for Hurricane Season https://t.co/8YUnfBRty0

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Today, @CaseyDeSantis and I enjoyed speaking with faith leaders from across our state at the Helping Our Pastors Engage (HOPE) training event in Orlando.

Churches and faith-based organizations have always played a crucial role in supporting the most vulnerable, especially children and families in need. In partnership with CarePortal and the Hope Florida initiative, HOPE is expanding opportunities for faith leaders and congregations to help Floridians in their own communities break the cycle of government dependency.

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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Speak with Faith Leaders in Orlando https://t.co/KfXyj5yYct

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Governor DeSantis Highlights “Save Our Homes” Property Tax Plan https://t.co/DTSFPxF942

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Today, I joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News.

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The proposal is a homestead exemption for all property taxes. There is no distinction based on taxing authority.

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@GovRonDeSantis You need to tell people that school boards are not included in this reduction

Also, curtail school board taxing authority to set their own millage rates.