Thanks to the leaders of the Florida State Legislature, Chris Sprowls and Wilton Simpson, for accompanying me to the Miami-Dade EOC and Surfside today, and for supporting our response efforts.

We are continuing to closely monitor #Elsa. All Floridians should prepare for the possibility of heavy rain, flooding and potential power outages. Now is the time to restock your supplies and review your hurricane plan. Follow FLSERT for updates throughout the coming days.

Happy Independence Day! As President Coolidge observed, the date July 4, 1776, reverberates not simply because the Founders declared a new nation, but because they did so using new principles that changed the world forever.

Watch Live: Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers an update on Tropical Storm #Elsa.
https://thefloridachannel.org

Floridians in coastal counties from Pinellas to Dixie are under a hurricane warning and should begin their preparations now as #Elsa approaches.
➡️Turn weather alerts on
➡️Make sure you have 7 days of food and water
➡️Follow local evacuation orders if they are issued

Watch: Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers an update on #Elsa as it approaches Florida.
https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/posts/4299084940149533

I have expanded the State of Emergency for #Elsa to include Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and Union counties. Elsa will produce wind and rain that can lead to flooding and power outages. Follow @ FLSERT for updates.
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/06/governor-desantis-issues-an-executive-order-regarding-tropical-storm-elsa-2/

If you lose power, please use caution when setting up and running your generator. Simple tips can keep you and your family safe.

Watch Live: Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers an update on #Elsa as the storm nears landfall in Florida.
https://fb.watch/v/1yoXdflB4/

At 7:15 p.m., the Surfside community and first responders will mark the transition into recovery with a moment of silence. Please join all Floridians in this moment and continue to pray for the victims, families, friends, and first responders.
http://www.miamidade.gov/surfside/liveview

Today, I met w/ Surfside families, first responders & local officials to learn how Florida can continue to support & assist those impacted by the Champlain Towers South tragedy. Florida has united around Surfside & we’ll continue our work to ensure the community is taken care of.

Congrats to the back-to-back champions @ TBLightning for keeping the Stanley Cup in Tampa. Tampa is still Titletown, USA. #GoBolts

The families of Surfside have gone through a tragedy that no one should ever have to experience. To help ease the grief, I am signing an EO to remove the burden of property taxes for the families and residents of Champlain Towers South.
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/09/governor-desantis-issues-an-executive-order/

As we reflect on the difficult two weeks that Surfside and Florida have had I ask you to pray for the families of Surfside and the multitude of first responders and volunteers who were on the scene in the response and recovery effort.
https://surfsidestrength.com

Watch: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a roundtable in Miami to support the Cuban people.
https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/posts/4320244511366909

I had a good discussion with leaders in the Cuban-American community about the communist dictatorship’s crimes against the people of Cuba. We stand in solidarity with the people of Cuba and we are united in our support of their right to choose freedom over the communist regime.

I’m proud to announce the Civics Seal of Excellence teacher certification that awards a $3,000 bonus to all teachers that complete the training.
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/13/governor-ron-desantis-launches-national-model-civic-literacy-initiative/