FL Governor Executive Orders

Florida Renews Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Helene

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has renewed the state of emergency declaration for Hurricane Helene for an additional 60 days. This renewal extends Executive Order 24-208, which was initially issued in September 2024 and has been previously extended. The order aims to support ongoing recovery efforts in affected areas.

Florida Executive Order Extends State of Emergency for Tornadoes

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-57, extending the state of emergency declared for Holmes County due to tornadoes by an additional sixty (60) days. This extension continues support for recovery efforts following the May 2025 severe weather events.

Florida Extends Hurricane Debby Emergency Declaration

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-59, extending the state of emergency declared for Hurricane Debby by an additional 60 days. This extension continues the provisions of Executive Order 24-156, as amended, to support ongoing recovery efforts in the affected counties.

Executive Order 26-56 Amending Rural Area of Opportunity Designation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-56, amending Executive Order 23-132 to include Nassau County within the state's Rural Area of Opportunity. This amendment is effective immediately and applies all terms of the original designation to Nassau County.

Executive Order 26-52: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-52, extending the assignment of State Attorney William M. Gladson for one year, until April 3, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Dane Patrick Abdool.

Executive Order 26-47: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-47, extending the assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for one year, until April 11, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Melody Johnson.

Governor DeSantis Orders Prosecution of Adriana O'Hara

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order assigning the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit's State Attorney to prosecute Adriana O'Hara for stalking. This action is taken to avoid a conflict of interest, as O'Hara is a former employee of the state attorney's office. The assignment is effective immediately and will last for one year.

Executive Order 26-36: Richards Case Circuit Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-36, assigning State Attorney William M. Gladson to prosecute the case of Rachel Ann Richards due to a conflict of interest with the original State Attorney. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year.

State Attorney Executive Assignment for Kianna Lopez Case

Florida Governor DeSantis has issued an Executive Order assigning State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle to handle the investigation and prosecution of matters related to Kianna Lopez. This assignment is effective immediately and will last for one year, until March 2, 2027, to avoid a conflict of interest.

DeSantis Issues EO 26-39 for Neilinger Investigation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-39, assigning State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle to investigate and prosecute the case of Brian Joseph Neilinger. This assignment is due to a conflict of interest declared by the original State Attorney and is effective for one year.