Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Coastal Resiliency Bills

Ron DeSantis Signs Coastal Protection Bills, Announces Sunshine Skyway Pier Upgrades

BRADENTON, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed two pieces of legislation focused on coastal protection, environmental restoration, and regulatory changes affecting water resources across the state. The measures — Senate Bill 302 and House Bill 1417 — include provisions aimed at strengthening coastal resilience, updating environmental rulemaking, and protecting specific waterways and preserves. […] The post Ron DeSantis Signs Coastal …

Gov. DeSantis signs first bills of 2026 Session, OKs 2 measures to protect environment

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of measures to protect Florida’s coastline, marking the first new laws emerging from the 2026 Legislative Session. “We have some of the best beaches in the world in the state of Florida and something that we are very proud of,” DeSantis said in Bradenton as he signed SB 302 and HB 1417 during a news conference. “It also requires that we be good stewards of it and that sometimes requires that you put your money…

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs coastal resiliency bills

The governor is expected to be joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert at Pier 22.

DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill

Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.

Bill Blocking Cruise Terminal Signed By Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a coastal resilience bill into law on Thursday intended to impede plans for cruise ship operations near the southern part of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on the coast of Manatee County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to block proposed Manatee County cruise port

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to block proposed Manatee County cruise ports Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC       To read this story click --- >>> here   Governor Ron DeSantis   Great to be in Bradenton this morning to sign legislation that will preserve Florida’s coastlines and support coastal resiliency.   ✔️ SB 302 protects…