Watch: Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorates Florida’s newest literacy initiative that will provide free books to grade school students.
https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/posts/4346964842028209

Today, I was proud to announce that Florida is launching a new initiative to improve literacy by delivering free books to students in elementary school who are reading below grade level.

Read more – https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/22/governor-desantis-celebrates-the-signing-of-house-bill-3-and-announces-270-million-in-investments-to-improve-student-literacy/

Thank you @ TPUSA for inviting me to your Student Action Summit in the great state of Florida. Great crowd!

I am honored to name Sarah Ann Painter from Eisenhower Elementary in Clearwater as the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year. Sarah Ann has made a big difference in the lives of her students and is a role model for teachers everywhere. Congratulations!

Monday, I was joined by champions of land conservation in Florida to celebrate the signing of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act — the result of decades of work by numerous scientists and conservation organizations to address habitat loss in Florida. https://rumble.com/vk21c2-gov.-ron-desantis-speaks-at-the-disney-wilderness-preserve.html

This landmark legislation, combined with the $300 million investment in the Florida Leads budget, provides Florida with the opportunity to increase progress towards protecting our lands for future generations.
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/19/governor-ron-desantis-celebrates-the-signing-of-senate-bill-976-creating-the-florida-wildlife-corridor-act/

I recently had the chance to stop by Two Meatballs, owned by Franco & Luigi for over 13 years. A family-friendly restaurant dedicated to quality and service, they have locations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Great food and welcoming environment! http://2meatballs.com

This past week, I joined @ FLDEPNews & @ MyFWC to survey the impacts of red tide bloom on Tampa Bay, and I directed all agencies to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to to assist in cleanup efforts. https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/23/what-they-are-saying-community-leaders-applaud-state-response-to-red-tide-bloom-in-the-tampa-bay-area/

Happy that the state’s red tide response has been in coordination with so many community leaders.

From the heart of Cajun country to Pensacola, Louisiana Lunchbox is family-owned and operated by Sheri and her husband Barry. I enjoyed meeting the great folks at the restaurant and am glad they brought fresh, authentic Louisiana Cajun to Florida!
https://www.facebook.com/lalunchboxpcola/

I'm pleased to announce that SBA has disaster loans available to businesses & non-profit organizations impacted by TS #Elsa in Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Putnam & Union counties.

➡️ Call (800) 659-2955 or visit http://DisasterLoanAssistance.SBA.gov to apply.

Forcing kids to wear masks is bad policy. Parents are best equipped to decide whether they want their kids to wear a mask in school. Neither bureaucrats in Washington nor local authorities should be able to override the decision of the parents.

For too long, people in Santa Rosa County have had to pay a $5 toll to cross the Garcon Point Bridge — that ends today. I am directing FDOT to reduce the tolls on the bridge from $4.50 to $2.30 for SunPass customers & from $5 to $2.75 for cash customers
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/28/governor-desantis-reduces-tolls-for-garcon-point-bridge/

Florida’s ports are the entryway for $117.6 billion in economic impact and the employer of 900,000 Floridians. Today, we’re investing $250 million to maintain Florida’s ports as the best in the nation.
https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/29/governor-desantis-announces-250-million-to-support-economic-recovery-for-florida-ports/

Holding an event in Cape Coral to underscore support for open schools and parents’ rights. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=986291495539642&ref=search

Holding an event in Cape Coral to underscore support for open schools and parents’ rights. https://www.facebook.com/67959238836/videos/883241008942698

I signed an executive order directing @ HealthyFla to enter rulemaking in collaboration with @ EducationFL to protect parents' freedom to choose whether their children wear masks in schools. https://bit.ly/3ie2w4Z

“We want [masks] to be a parental choice.” - Anita Whitby-Davis, Mother of two sons and parent liaison

.@ flcaseydesantis and I recently grabbed a cup of coffee at Conservative Grounds in Largo, a coffee shop dedicated to patriotism, values, & God. Their love for our country and support for our first responders is inspiring & appreciated! @ therightcoffee

“We have protected the vulnerable by vaccinating the older population.” - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University

I had the pleasure of stopping by Jr’s Gourmet Burgers in Miami Springs on a recent trip to Miami. Really good stuff — check it out:
http://jrsburgers.com
@ Jrsburgers