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Florida’s unemployment rate remains low at a low 3.3 percent! Florida’s economic foundation has been well laid, but it is time to take it to the next level. We will diversify Florida’s economy to grow jobs and expand opportunities for all Floridians.https://twitter.com/fldeo/status/1086297764990988288 …

For these reasons, I am suspending Susan Bucher as Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, effective immediately. It is time to turn the page in Palm Beach County to ensure accountability and transparency from our elections officials.

Supervisor Bucher demonstrated she was unable to comply with the laws of our state and her duties as the Supervisor of Elections and failed to accurately report information related to the number of ballots that had been cast.

Today, we turn our attention to the need to restore faith in our elections processes here in Florida. During the 2018 General Election, Florida had 65 out of 67 counties that ran good elections.

WATCH LIVE: Governor Ron DeSantis makes a major announcement in West Palm Beach regarding Florida elections. https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/videos/372285516932962/ …

Casey and I are saddened to learn this morning that U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan Farmer, of Boynton Beach, was among the fallen this week after an attack in Syria. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all our men and women in uniform serving our country.

Today, I am filing a motion with the First District Court of Appeals requesting a stay of opinion on the People United for Medical Marijuana v. Department of Health case. I look forward to working with the legislature to address the question of smoking medical marijuana.

In 2016, the voters of Florida spoke loud and clear on the issue of medical marijuana. Here in Florida, we must have a pathway for those who have a medical need to smoke marijuana to do so!

LIVE NOW: Governor Ron DeSantis makes a major announcement regarding Medical Marijuana in Florida! https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/videos/365986027514748/ …

LIVE NOW: Governor Ron DeSantis visits communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in Panama City: https://www.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/videos/1083304825182796/ …

Additionally, as I promised during my campaign, my first international trade mission will be to Israel. I cannot wait to strengthen the already unwavering bond between Florida and Israel. http://bit.ly/2Hfylu1 

I’m also proud to announce our administration will be supporting a minimum of $2 million in recurring funding for security for Jewish Day school. Parents should not feel worried about sending their children to a specific school based on their faith.

As long as I’m Governor of Florida, BDS will be DOA. We have a moral obligation to oppose Airbnb’s policy against Israel in the West Bank, and today I’m announcing we are suspending authorization for state employees to use Airbnb for reimbursable travel expenses.

I was proud to be at @jewishboca today to announce 3 major steps my administration is taking to affirm our steadfast support of Israel. We will not stand for discrimination or anti-Semitism of any kind.

Today, it is my distinct privilege to appoint Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Luck is an outstanding jurist who will uphold our Constitution and the rule of law in our state.

Effective immediately, I am officially suspending Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for his repeated failures, incompetence and neglect of duty. https://bit.ly/2SRKiaC 

This morning, I stood with the members of the Executive Clemency board to issue a full pardon for the Groveland Four. It’s never too late to do the right thing, especially for these individuals who have had their history so wrongly written. https://bit.ly/2RkQYBg 

Today, I issued an executive order suspending @OCSD1 Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson. Our students should always feel safe at school and I look forward to the changes that her replacement, Asst. Superintendent Marcus Chambers, will bring to the district. http://bit.ly/2FsPwFJ 

Today I stood with @RepBrianMast calling for the resignations of the Governing Board Members of the South Florida Water Managment District. We thank them for their service but it is time for a fresh start. http://bit.ly/2AGIJoE