MARTIN COUNTY

Gov. Ron DeSantis makes appearance in Stuart, calls for resignation of SFWMD board

Leah Voss
leah.voss@tcpalm.com
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announces his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis (left), U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez (not pictured) and State Rep. Gayle Harrell (not pictured) during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis (left), U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez (not pictured) and State Rep. Gayle Harrell (not pictured) during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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On his third day in office, following appearances in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of all South Florida Water Management District board members and said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart.
On his third day in office, following appearances in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of all South Florida Water Management District board members and said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart.
LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his call for the immediate resignations of the South Florida Water Management District board members on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, flanked by his wife, Casey DeSantis, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and State Rep. Gayle Harrell during a news conference at Flagler Place in Stuart. DeSantis also said he would overturn about 80 last minute appointments from the former governor, now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. At earlier appearances Thursday in Bonita Springs and Sarasota, DeSantis announced an executive order focusing on several water policies, including major increases in Everglades restoration funding and a blue-green algae task force.
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