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[WATCH] Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Sworn In at Historic 2019 Inauguration

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FILE- Ron DeSantis sworn in as 46th governor of Florida in front of the state's historical Old Capitol Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019. (File photo by Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Governor Ron DeSantis and the other elected members of the Florida cabinet were sworn in at the 2019 inauguration Tuesday morning at the Florida Capitol: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nicole “Nikki” Fried, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and re-relected Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody takes the oath of office during the 2019 inauguration January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody takes the oath of office during the 2019 inauguration January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Returning CFO Jimmy Patronis (with his son joining in) takes the oath of office during the 2019 inauguration at the Florida Capitol January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Returning CFO Jimmy Patronis (with his son joining in) takes the oath of office during the 2019 inauguration at the Florida Capitol January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

 

In a moment of levity, Attorney General Ashley Moody saluted Commissioner of Agriculture and fellow Gator Nikki Fried with a gator clap as Moody returned to her seat after taking the oath of office.

Attorney General Ashley Moody (left) and Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried salute each other with a gator clap after they're sworn in during the 2019 inauguration at the Florida Capitol January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Attorney General Ashley Moody (left) and Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried salute each other with a gator clap after they’re sworn in during the 2019 inauguration at the Florida Capitol January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

 

HISTORIC VICTORIES

Governor DeSantis,Lieutenant Governor Nunez and Commissioner Fried each made history on the big day.

Photo: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes the oath of office as his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, their son, and former governor Rick Scott and his wife witness the moment. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Photo: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes the oath of office as his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, their son, and former governor Rick Scott and his wife witness the moment. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

DeSantis is, at 40 years old, the youngest-ever governor of the state of Florida.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nicole "Nikki" Fried takes the oath of office on the first Hebrew Bible ever published in the U.S. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nicole “Nikki” Fried takes the oath of office on the first Hebrew Bible ever published in the U.S. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Fried is the first Jewish woman ever elected to Florida’s cabinet and took the oath of office using the first Hebrew Bible ever published in the U.S.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez takes the oath of office. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez takes the oath of office. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Nunez is the first Hispanic woman ever elected as lieutenant governor in the state of Florida.

 

SPECIAL GUESTS

Former Governor Rick Scott (right) and his wife Ann attended the Florida cabinet inauguration before departing to attending his own oath of office as Senator in Washington, D.C. Former lieutenant governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera (left) lent his support as well. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Former Governor Rick Scott (right) and his wife Ann attended the Florida cabinet inauguration before departing to attending his own oath of office as Senator in Washington, D.C. Former lieutenant governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera (left) lent his support as well. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Former governor Rick Scott was on hand to show support for the new cabinet members.

Former Florida governor Bob Graham. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Former Florida governor Bob Graham. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.com

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News

 

Former lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll lent her support to the new cabinet during the 2019 inauguration January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Former lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll lent her support to the new cabinet during the 2019 inauguration January 8, 2019. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

Other special guests included former governors Bob Graham and Jeb Bush, as well as former lieutenant governors Jennifer Carroll and Carlos Lopez-Cantera.

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Mellissa Thomas is Editor for Florida National News. | mellissa.thomas@floridanationalnews.com

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USDA Invests in Clean Energy to Reduce Energy Costs, Strengthen Florida Businesses

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Lakeisha Hood Moїse announced today that USDA is investing in renewable energy projects that lower energy costs for small businesses in Florida.

“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is committed to ensuring farmers, ranchers and small businesses are directly benefitting from both a clean energy economy and a strong U.S. supply chain,” said Hood Moїse.

USDA is awarding $190,845 to two Florida businesses through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP provides grants and loans to help ag producers and rural small business owners expand their use of wind, solar and other forms of clean energy and make energy efficiency improvements. These innovations help them increase their income, grow their businesses, address climate change and lower energy costs for American families.

In Levy County, Blue Grotto LLC will receive $137,398 to install a proposed 45.0 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system. This installation will increase efficiency of the overall business operation and decrease outside energy costs. This project is estimated to save the business $7,750 a year, which is enough electricity to power seven homes.

Click here to read the full news release.

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Governor DeSantis Deploys Additional Personnel, Assets to Southern Florida and the Keys to Stop Potential Influx of Illegal Immigration from Haiti

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In anticipation of a potential influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti, Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered additional state assets to the Keys and southern waters of the State of Florida.
For quite some time, the State of Florida has been dedicating significant resources to combat illegal vessels coming to Florida from countries such as Haiti,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Given the circumstances in Haiti, I have directed the Division of Emergency Management, the Florida State Guard, and state law enforcement agencies to deploy over 250 additional officers and soldiers and over a dozen air and sea craft to the southern coast of Florida to protect our state. No state has done more to supplement the (under-resourced) U.S. Coast Guard’s interdiction efforts; we cannot have illegal aliens coming to Florida.”
Currently, state agencies have security and surveillance assets in South Florida and the Keys as a part of Operation Vigilant Sentry to stop illegal immigration at sea. The governor’s directive today will send additional personnel and assets from the following agencies:
  • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement: 39 additional officers.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: 23 additional officers with eight additional seacraft.
  • The Florida National Guard: 48 additional Guardsmen with four additional helicopters.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol: 30 additional officers with an additional aircraft and drones for surveillance.
Governor DeSantis will also today authorize a deployment of the Florida State Guard to the Keys to assist in the operation. This deployment includes up to 133 soldiers.
Illegal immigrants feel empowered to enter the sovereign territory of the United States because of the federal government’s refusal to diligently enforce our immigration laws and protect the integrity of the border. When a state faces the possibility of invasion, it has the right and duty to defend its territory and people. Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida will act.

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Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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