Appointments and Actions by Governor DeSantis: Guardian ad Litem Reappointed executive director was Alan Abramowitz, who has served as the program’s director since 2010. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Appointed the statewide ombudsman was Michael Phillips. He fills the position, which had been vacant for ten months, having served as regional manager for the North Region of the program. Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]

Appointments and Actions by Governor DeSantis: Clay County Sheriff Appointed interim Clay County Sheriff was Matt Walsh, a special agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. He fills a vacancy created by the suspension of Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels from public office. Florida Commission on Human Relations Appointed were Darrick McGhee, Tallahassee, chief operating officer Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]

Florida Health Care Association Toby Philpot was named chief lobbyist for FHCA. He is leaving the Agency for Health Care Administration, where he has served as chief of staff since 2015. Philpot was former chief of staff at the Florida Lottery and former political director for former Senate President Mike Haridopolos. He is replacing Bob Asztalos, Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]

Julie Brown Appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Presidential Task Force on Emergency Preparedness, Recovery and Resiliency was Public Service Commissioner Julie Brown. Don Gaetz Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) appointed former Senate President Don Gaetz (R- Destin) to the Commission on Ethics. Republican National Convention The Republican National Committee announced its Jacksonville 2020 Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]