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Volusia County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Volusia County, providing an average of $1,084 per capita to residents.

By East Volusia News | Mar 1, 2025

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State officials update ongoing flood response efforts in South Florida

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue, provided updates on the response to flooding in South Florida caused by Invest 90L.

Governor DeSantis appoints Silvia Coronado to Early Learning Coalition

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Coronado to the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Governor DeSantis appoints three to Early Learning Coalition

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Kae Moore as Chair, Sean Kempton, and Jamie Merchant to the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.

Governor DeSantis appoints three to Early Learning Coalition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin Cooper as Chair, Tiffany Barfield, and Jennifer Infanti to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County.

Governor DeSantis signs twelve bills into law

By East Volusia News | Jun 13, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis signed twelve bills into law today. The legislation includes:

Governor DeSantis announces two judicial appointments

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments: Robert Pickens III, of Welaka, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.

Governor DeSantis declares state of emergency in South Florida due to flash flooding

Following severe weather on June 11, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-115, declaring a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. The order responds to the impact of Invest 90L, which caused heavy rainfall and flooding in South Florida.

Governor DeSantis signs five bills on health, education, and appropriations

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 2518 – Health and Human Services; HB 5003 – Implementing the 2024-2025 General Appropriations Act; HB 5005 – Collective Bargaining; HB 5101 – Education; and HB 5001 – General Appropriations Act, with appropriation veto.

Governor DeSantis signs Focus on Florida's Future Budget

TAMPA, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the 'Focus on Florida’s Future' Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The budget totals $116.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in overall state spending compared to the previous fiscal year. Significant investments are made in various sectors while maintaining $17 billion in budgetary reserves.

Flags to be flown at half-staff on Pulse Remembrance Day

By East Volusia News | Jun 11, 2024

On June 12, 2016, a shooter aligned with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant perpetrated an act of terrorism at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This attack targeted the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities, resulting in forty-nine fatalities and fifty-three injuries. At that time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Governor DeSantis announces record increase in funding for teacher salaries

By East Volusia News | Jun 10, 2024

HIALEAH, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced today his commitment to approving a historic teacher salary funding increase of $1.25 billion in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25. Since 2019, Florida has invested over $4 billion in teacher pay increases and has raised starting teacher pay by nearly $10,000.

Governor DeSantis announces inductees into Florida Women's Hall of Fame

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Graci McGillicuddy, May Mann Jennings, and Penny Thompson to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.

Governor DeSantis announces $42M savings from toll relief program's first month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s Toll Relief Program has saved nearly $42 million for over 1.2 million SunPass customers in its first month of operation. The program, launched in April for the second consecutive year, provides a 50 percent credit to accounts with at least 35 monthly toll transactions.

Governor DeSantis appoints seven members to Florida Council on Arts & Culture

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ashley Gibson Barnett, Lauren Sarah Carpenter, Sofia Diaz, and Beverly Frank to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Additionally, Lisa Burgess, Carroll Hanley Goggin, and Frank Gromling have been reappointed to the council.

Governor DeSantis vetoes bill on food and hemp products

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bill: CS/SB 1698 – Food and Hemp Products.

Governor DeSantis signs bill on safe exchange of minor children

By East Volusia News | Jun 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/HB 385 – Safe Exchange of Minor Children.

Florida officials emphasize importance of water safety ahead of summer season

By East Volusia News | Jun 5, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, alongside Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch, emphasized water safety and drowning prevention in Ormond Beach, Florida.