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The governor of Florida is the head of state and government of the U.S. state of Florida and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is also the head of the executive branch of the state government and is the chairman of the gubernatorial cabinet.
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Governor of Florida | |
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Style | Governor (formal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
Type | Head of state Head of government |
Member of | Florida Executive Branch Florida Cabinet |
Residence | Florida Governor's Mansion |
Seat | Tallahassee, Florida |
Appointer | Popular election |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Florida |
Inaugural holder | William D. Moseley |
Formation | July 25, 1845; 179 years ago (1845-07-25) |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Florida |
Salary | $130,273 (annually) |
Website | www.flgov.com |
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Ron DeSantis is the 46th and current governor of Florida, in office since January 2019.