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Thursday, April 25, 2024

DeSantis invites applications online for opportunities during his second term

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced his 2022–2023 transition chairs, as well as the launch of JoinTeamDeSantis.com where those interested in public service may apply for positions in the DeSantis Administration.

“During my second term in office, we will remain focused on continuing to lead on the priorities that matter to Floridians like keeping our schools open and free from indoctrination, protecting and preserving our world-class environment, and maintaining a booming economy,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We look forward to building upon our many successes of the first term and identifying a top-notch team to continue the fight for Florida families, businesses, and freedom.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes a womans hand before leaving the rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes a woman’s hand before leaving at rally in October in The Villages.

The Keeping Florida Free transition chairs are:

  • Adrian Lukis, former Chief of Staff to Governor DeSantis, and current Partner at Ballard Partners;
  • Scott Wagner, Vice Chairman of the South Florida Water Management District, founder of Wagner Legal, and 2017 Orange Bowl Committee member; and
  • Shane Strum, former Chief of Staff to Gov. DeSantis, and current president and chief executive officer of Broward Health.

Over the coming weeks, the Keeping Florida Free Transition Team will meet with current leaders in state government, as well as Florida leaders who are interested in public service. Following those meetings, the team will advise the governor on appointments for his second term in office.

What’s the real story when it comes to golf courses in The Villages?

A Village of Hadley resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says he is trying to get to the bottom of the reason for the problems at golf courses in The Villages.

Why can’t The Villages get a Trader Joe’s?

A reader from Summerfield says that The Villages has done a great job of reeling in businesses, but can’t seem to land a Trader Joe’s.

Here’s the Secret Recipe when it comes to The Villages

Is there a Secret Recipe when it comes to The Villages? A Village of Fenney resident thinks so and he’s ready to offer his observations in a Letter to the Editor.

Vietnam veterans grateful for community support

An official with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036 is grateful for community support. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Serious top-down management failure in The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Collier resident has been studying the golf course crisis in The Villages and has concluded there has been a serious top-down management failure.