Visit Florida is a public-private agency that is receiving $80 million in state money this fiscal year to promote tourism in the state.

DeSantis said communications director Bryan Griffin is the best candidate to promote “the message of the Free State of Florida.”

Florida picked up an extra seat in the last round of reapportionment and produced maps that triggered a lengthy legal battle only resolved this month by the state Supreme Court. The map pushed by the governor ultimately resulted in Republicans gaining four seats across the state, helping the GOP narrowly win the House back in 2022.

The governor’s ally will lead the publicly funded agency that works to attract tourists and conventions to Florida. He could earn up to $215,000.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis made his recommendation for the next VISIT Florida President and CEO to be Bryan Griffin.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the local level.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his recommendation of Bryan Griffin as the next VISIT Florida President and CEO.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis held a narrow lead over Representative Byron Donalds in a new University of North Florida (UNF) poll of the state's 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. Newsweek reached out to Donalds' campaign and the DeSantis office for comment via email