Boyd Names Senate Leadership Team Ahead of Session
Incoming Florida Senate President Jim Boyd has outlined his inner circle of leadership appointments for the chamber's next term.
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In Florida, business people news means executive appointments, leadership changes, professional hires and board elections. The coverage tracks the movement of personnel within the public and private sectors.
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November 5, 2026
Diamond Exits Ruth's List Florida as CEO Search BeginsChristina Diamond will leave her post as chief executive of Ruth's List Florida, which has started recruiting her successor.
November 4, 2026
Eastern Florida Names Dr. Sharon Grason Dean of NursingDr. Sharon A. Grason, a registered nurse with a Ph.D. and more than 25 years of experience, will lead one of Florida's nursing programs.
November 3, 2026
Pasco Names Interim Sheriff After Nocco ResignsJudge Shawn Crane appointed Col. Jeffrey Harrington to lead the Pasco County Sheriff's Office after Sheriff Chris Nocco stepped down to run for state Senate.
November 2, 2026
DeSantis Reappoints Magar to State Board of EducationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named MaryLynn Magar to a second term on the State Board of Education, pending Senate confirmation.
November 2, 2026
Alex Kelly Joins Florida Defense Support CommissionGov. Ron DeSantis named the new Pensacola State College president to the state's military-base advocacy panel.
November 2, 2026
Florida Alliance Names Three to BoardThe Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking has appointed Ignacio M. Alvarez, Yesenia Sanchez and Stephen K. Talpins to its board of directors.
November 1, 2026
DeSantis Reappoints Giordano to Orlando Aviation BoardGovernor Ron DeSantis also named Jeff Vahle to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, with both appointments subject to Florida Senate confirmation.
November 1, 2026
Uthmeier Appoints Sandy Sims to Triumph BoardFlorida's attorney general named a former Gulf Power executive to the panel overseeing Deepwater Horizon economic recovery funds for Panhandle counties.
October 31, 2026
DeSantis Nominates 15 to Florida Healthcare BoardsThe governor has sent 15 nominees to the Florida Senate for confirmation to state medical and pharmacy oversight boards.
October 28, 2026
Star Roses and Plants Hires New South Florida ManagerKim Anders-Luber joins the horticulture company following the retirement of long-time manager Jim Darden.
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Florida reporting spans corporate leadership changes, executive appointments, the selection of new heads for agencies and institutions, and notable professional hires. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing organizations in every corner of the state. These moves often reflect broader shifts in the state economy, as industries respond to changing regulatory or growth environments. Seasonality appears in the form of regular board cycles that drive leadership transitions throughout the calendar year.