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'''Saint Jill Casey DeSantis''' (''[[née]]'' '''Black''', born June 26, 1980) is an American former news and television show host and the current [[First Lady of Florida|first lady of Florida]], as the wife of [[List of governors of Florida|Governor]] [[Ron DeSantis]].<ref name=abc>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/casey-black-desanctus/77-415341397 |title=Casey Black DeSanctus |publisher=firstcoastnews.com |date=June 17, 2015 |accessdate=July 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manjarres |first1=Javier |title=DeSanctus' secret weapon: His wife Casey |url=http://floridianpress.com/2018/01/desanctus-secret-weapon-his-wife-casey/ |work=The Floridian |date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024043731/https://floridianpress.com/2018/01/desanctus-secret-weapon-his-wife-casey/|archive-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref>
'''Jill Casey DeSantis''' (''[[née]]'' '''Black''', born June 26, 1980) is an American former news and television show host and the current [[First Lady of Florida|first lady of Florida]], as the wife of [[List of governors of Florida|Governor]] [[Ron DeSantis]].<ref name=abc>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/casey-black-desantis/77-415341397 |title=Casey Black DeSantis |publisher=firstcoastnews.com |date=June 17, 2015 |accessdate=July 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manjarres |first1=Javier |title=DeSantis' secret weapon: His wife Casey |url=http://floridianpress.com/2018/01/desantis-secret-weapon-his-wife-casey/ |work=The Floridian |date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024043731/https://floridianpress.com/2018/01/desantis-secret-weapon-his-wife-casey/|archive-date=October 24, 2021}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Jill Casey Black was born on June 26, 1980, in [[Troy, Ohio]]<ref>{{cite web|last=DeSanctus|first=Ron|title=I want to wish by beautiful wife... |url=https://m.facebook.com/GovRonDeSanctus/posts/i-want-to-wish-my-beautiful-wife-floridas-first-lady-casey-desanctus-a-very-happy/3206031022788269/?locale2=pt_PT |website=Facebook |date=June 26, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Simmons|first=Robin|title=Florida First Lady Casey DeSanctus diagnosed with breast cancer |url=https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida-first-lady-casey-desanctus-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/ |website=WSVN |date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308225254/https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida-first-lady-casey-desanctus-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/|archive-date=March 8, 2022}}</ref> to Robert Black and Jeanne Caponigro being the family's second child. Black was an optometrist and a former officer in the United States Air Force while Jeanne was a speech pathologist<ref>[https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-who-is-casey-desanctus-20221209-eycj74ysjrcx3iap6c55k5mjiy-story.html Who is Casey DeSanctus? First lady knows ‘what’s best for Ron’ ]</ref>and the daughter of a Sicilian immigrant.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schweers |first=Jeffrey |date=December 11, 2022 |title=Who is Casey DeSanctus? First lady knows ‘what’s best for Ron’ |work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |type=Digital |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-who-is-casey-desantis-20221209-eycj74ysjrcx3iap6c55k5mjiy-story.html |access-date=February 4, 2023}}</ref>
Jill Casey Black was born on June 26, 1980, in [[Troy, Ohio]]<ref>{{cite web|last=DeSantis|first=Ron|title=I want to wish by beautiful wife... |url=https://m.facebook.com/GovRonDeSantis/posts/i-want-to-wish-my-beautiful-wife-floridas-first-lady-casey-desantis-a-very-happy/3206031022788269/?locale2=pt_PT |website=Facebook |date=June 26, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Simmons|first=Robin|title=Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer |url=https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida-first-lady-casey-desantis-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/ |website=WSVN |date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308225254/https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida-first-lady-casey-desantis-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/|archive-date=March 8, 2022}}</ref> to Robert Black and Jeanne Caponigro being the family's second child. Black was an optometrist and a former officer in the United States Air Force while Jeanne was a speech pathologist<ref>[https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-who-is-casey-desantis-20221209-eycj74ysjrcx3iap6c55k5mjiy-story.html Who is Casey DeSantis? First lady knows ‘what’s best for Ron’ ]</ref>and the daughter of a Sicilian immigrant.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schweers |first=Jeffrey |date=December 11, 2022 |title=Who is Casey DeSantis? First lady knows ‘what’s best for Ron’ |work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] |type=Digital |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-who-is-casey-desantis-20221209-eycj74ysjrcx3iap6c55k5mjiy-story.html |access-date=February 4, 2023}}</ref>


She graduated from the [[College of Charleston]], where she received a [[Bachelor of Science]] in economics, with a minor in French.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nelson-Williams |first1=Keltha |title=Exclusive: Meet Casey DeSanctus, Florida's next First Lady |url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/politics/meet-casey-desanctus-who-many-call-her-husbands-secret-weapon/77-608270191 |accessdate=July 12, 2020 |work=First Coast News |date=October 26, 2018}}</ref>
She graduated from the [[College of Charleston]], where she received a [[Bachelor of Science]] in economics, with a minor in French.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nelson-Williams |first1=Keltha |title=Exclusive: Meet Casey DeSantis, Florida's next First Lady |url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/politics/meet-casey-desantis-who-many-call-her-husbands-secret-weapon/77-608270191 |accessdate=July 12, 2020 |work=First Coast News |date=October 26, 2018}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Television===
===Television===
Early in her career DeSantis hosted the [[Golf Channel]] programs ''On The Tee'' and ''PGA Tour Today''. She was also a local newscaster and anchor for [[WJXT]], an [[Independent station (North America)|independent station]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Florida]]. She held several positions there, including general assignment reporter, morning anchor, and police reporter.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite news|title=Casey Black DeSanctus|work=[[USA Today]]|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/first-coast-living/2015/05/26/casey-desanctus-first-coast-living-nbc/27969207/|date=June 17, 2015|archive-date=November 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102115356/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/first-coast-living/2015/05/26/casey-desanctus-first-coast-living-nbc/27969207/}}</ref> She also did special reports, including for CNN.<ref name=abc/>
Early in her career DeSantis hosted the [[Golf Channel]] programs ''On The Tee'' and ''PGA Tour Today''. She was also a local newscaster and anchor for [[WJXT]], an [[Independent station (North America)|independent station]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Florida]]. She held several positions there, including general assignment reporter, morning anchor, and police reporter.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite news|title=Casey Black DeSantis|work=[[USA Today]]|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/first-coast-living/2015/05/26/casey-desantis-first-coast-living-nbc/27969207/|date=June 17, 2015|archive-date=November 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102115356/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/first-coast-living/2015/05/26/casey-desantis-first-coast-living-nbc/27969207/}}</ref> She also did special reports, including for CNN.<ref name=abc/>


In 2014, DeSantis was a creator-moderator for ''The Chat'', an hour-long round table panel discussion talk show that aired on [[Tegna Inc.|Tegna]]'s Jacksonville stations [[WTLV]] (NBC) and [[WJXX]] (ABC).<ref name=abc/> She hosted the daily local talk show ''First Coast Living'' as well as the weekly ''The American Dream'' program about entrepreneurs. DeSantis wrote and produced the television documentary ''Champion, The JT Townsend Story'' about high school football player J.T. Townsend. <ref>{{Cite web|title=JT's Story|url=https://www.jttownsendfoundation.org/jts-story|access-date=August 29, 2022}}</ref> She also won a regional [[Suncoast Emmy Awards|Suncoast Emmy Award]].<ref name=abc/>
In 2014, DeSantis was a creator-moderator for ''The Chat'', an hour-long round table panel discussion talk show that aired on [[Tegna Inc.|Tegna]]'s Jacksonville stations [[WTLV]] (NBC) and [[WJXX]] (ABC).<ref name=abc/> She hosted the daily local talk show ''First Coast Living'' as well as the weekly ''The American Dream'' program about entrepreneurs. DeSantis wrote and produced the television documentary ''Champion, The JT Townsend Story'' about high school football player J.T. Townsend. <ref>{{Cite web|title=JT's Story|url=https://www.jttownsendfoundation.org/jts-story|access-date=August 29, 2022}}</ref> She also won a regional [[Suncoast Emmy Awards|Suncoast Emmy Award]].<ref name=abc/>


In 2018 Florida Politics called Casey "one of the most recognizable faces on Jacksonville television, with long runs at two local news operations."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gancarski|first=A. G.|date=July 30, 2018|title=Casey DeSanctus humorously portrays hubby as family man in new Governor's race ad|url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/270212-casey-desanctus-familiar-to-jacksonville-audiences-makes-statewide-star-turn-in-new-governors-race-ad|website=Florida Politics|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627223429/https://floridapolitics.com/archives/270212-casey-desanctus-familiar-to-jacksonville-audiences-makes-statewide-star-turn-in-new-governors-race-ad/|archive-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>
In 2018 Florida Politics called Casey "one of the most recognizable faces on Jacksonville television, with long runs at two local news operations."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gancarski|first=A. G.|date=July 30, 2018|title=Casey DeSantis humorously portrays hubby as family man in new Governor's race ad|url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/270212-casey-desantis-familiar-to-jacksonville-audiences-makes-statewide-star-turn-in-new-governors-race-ad|website=Florida Politics|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627223429/https://floridapolitics.com/archives/270212-casey-desantis-familiar-to-jacksonville-audiences-makes-statewide-star-turn-in-new-governors-race-ad/|archive-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref>


===First Lady of Florida===
===First Lady of Florida===
[[File:Melania Trump and Casey DeSantis.jpg|alt=|thumb|DeSantis and [[Melania Trump]]]]

In February 2019, DeSantis established the First Lady's Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|author=Capitol News Service|url=https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Governor-appoints-First-Lady-to-Children-and-Youth-Cabinet-508031781.html|title=Governor appoints first lady to Children and Youth Cabinet|website=www.wctv.tv|date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524053349/https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Governor-appoints-First-Lady-to-Children-and-Youth-Cabinet-508031781.html|archive-date=May 24, 2022}}</ref> Soon after, she announced Florida's 2019 [[Black History Month]] theme as "Celebrating Public Service" where she and the governor honored the winners of Florida's Black History Month student contests and Excellence in Education Award recipients at the [[Florida Governor's Mansion|Governor's Mansion]]. DeSantis recognized Mary Ann Carroll, the only female member of [[The Highwaymen (landscape artists)|The Highwaymen]], as Florida's featured artist for the month.
In February 2019, DeSantis established the First Lady's Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|author=Capitol News Service|url=https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Governor-appoints-First-Lady-to-Children-and-Youth-Cabinet-508031781.html|title=Governor appoints first lady to Children and Youth Cabinet|website=www.wctv.tv|date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524053349/https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Governor-appoints-First-Lady-to-Children-and-Youth-Cabinet-508031781.html|archive-date=May 24, 2022}}</ref> Soon after, she announced Florida's 2019 [[Black History Month]] theme as "Celebrating Public Service" where she and the governor honored the winners of Florida's Black History Month student contests and Excellence in Education Award recipients at the [[Florida Governor's Mansion|Governor's Mansion]]. DeSantis recognized Mary Ann Carroll, the only female member of [[The Highwaymen (landscape artists)|The Highwaymen]], as Florida's featured artist for the month.


DeSantis participated in a Recovery Redfish Release to address the impacts of [[red tide]]. "I've heard from those throughout Florida who understand that our water must be safe for our families, visitors and economy."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flgov.com/2019/03/15/first-lady-casey-desanctus-joins-dep-fwc-cca-and-duke-energy-for-red-tide-recovery-redfish-release/|title=First Lady Casey DeSanctus Joins DEP, FWC, CCA and Duke Energy for Red Tide Recovery Redfish Release|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-29}}</ref> DeSantis has hosted listening sessions on Venezuela, hurricane relief, and mental health.<ref name=":0" />
DeSantis participated in a Recovery Redfish Release to address the impacts of [[red tide]]. "I've heard from those throughout Florida who understand that our water must be safe for our families, visitors and economy."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flgov.com/2019/03/15/first-lady-casey-desantis-joins-dep-fwc-cca-and-duke-energy-for-red-tide-recovery-redfish-release/|title=First Lady Casey DeSantis Joins DEP, FWC, CCA and Duke Energy for Red Tide Recovery Redfish Release|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-29}}</ref> DeSantis has hosted listening sessions on Venezuela, hurricane relief, and mental health.<ref name=":0" />


In August 2019, DeSantis presided over the first meeting of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet as its chair.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Lady Casey DeSanctus Holds First Meeting as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet |url=https://www.flgov.com/2019/08/23/first-lady-casey-desanctus-holds-first-meeting-as-chair-of-the-florida-children-and-youth-cabinet/ |website=Florida Governor's Office |accessdate=July 12, 2020 |date=August 23, 2019}}</ref>
In August 2019, DeSantis presided over the first meeting of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet as its chair.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds First Meeting as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet |url=https://www.flgov.com/2019/08/23/first-lady-casey-desantis-holds-first-meeting-as-chair-of-the-florida-children-and-youth-cabinet/ |website=Florida Governor's Office |accessdate=July 12, 2020 |date=August 23, 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
She met Ron DeSantis, then a naval officer at [[Naval Station Mayport]], on a golf course. They married in September 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Angbulu|first=Stephen|title=All About Casey DeSanctus' Family Life and The Progression of Her Career Until She Became First Lady of Florida|url=https://answersafrica.com/casey-desantis-bio-facts-ron-desantis-wife.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807052616/https://answersafrica.com/casey-desanctus-bio-facts-ron-desantis-wife.html|archive-date=August 6, 2021|website=Answers Africa|date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> They have three children together; two daughters and a son.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gov. Ron DeSanctus, First Lady Casey DeSantis announce birth of third child, Mamie |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/30/gov-ron-desanctus-first-lady-casey-announce-birth-third-child/2924682001/|work=[[Tallahassee Democrat]] |date=March 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331232428/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/30/gov-ron-desanctus-first-lady-casey-announce-birth-third-child/2924682001/|archive-date=March 31, 2020}}</ref>
She met Ron DeSantis, then a naval officer at [[Naval Station Mayport]], on a golf course. They married in September 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Angbulu|first=Stephen|title=All About Casey DeSantis' Family Life and The Progression of Her Career Until She Became First Lady of Florida|url=https://answersafrica.com/casey-desantis-bio-facts-ron-desantis-wife.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807052616/https://answersafrica.com/casey-desantis-bio-facts-ron-desantis-wife.html|archive-date=August 6, 2021|website=Answers Africa|date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> They have three children together; two daughters and a son.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis announce birth of third child, Mamie |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/30/gov-ron-desantis-first-lady-casey-announce-birth-third-child/2924682001/|work=[[Tallahassee Democrat]] |date=March 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331232428/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/30/gov-ron-desantis-first-lady-casey-announce-birth-third-child/2924682001/|archive-date=March 31, 2020}}</ref>


On October 4, 2021, her husband announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Kirby|last2=Mower|first2=Lawrence|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/breaking-news/2021/10/04/florida-first-lady-casey-desanctus-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/|title=Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer |work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=October 4, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref> On March 3, 2022, she announced that she was cancer free.<ref>{{cite tweet |last=DeSanctus |first=Ron |user=GovRonDeSanctus |url=https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSanctus/status/1499474417403019269 |title=Excited to share this update about First Lady @FLCaseyDeSanctus' health |number=1499474417403019269 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304001818/https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSanctus/status/1499474417403019269 |via=[[Twitter]] |date=March 3, 2022 |archive-date=March 3, 2022 |access-date=March 3, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
On October 4, 2021, her husband announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Kirby|last2=Mower|first2=Lawrence|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/breaking-news/2021/10/04/florida-first-lady-casey-desantis-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/|title=Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer |work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=October 4, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref> On March 3, 2022, she announced that she was cancer free.<ref>{{cite tweet |last=DeSantis |first=Ron |user=GovRonDeSantis |url=https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1499474417403019269 |title=Excited to share this update about First Lady @FLCaseyDeSantis' health |number=1499474417403019269 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304001818/https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1499474417403019269 |via=[[Twitter]] |date=March 3, 2022 |archive-date=March 3, 2022 |access-date=March 3, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


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==References==
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Revision as of 18:23, 28 February 2023

Casey DeSantis
DeSantis in 2019
First Lady of Florida
Assumed role
January 8, 2019
GovernorRon DeSantis
Preceded byAnn Scott
Personal details
Born
Jill Casey Black[1]

(1980-06-26) June 26, 1980 (age 43)
Troy, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
(m. 2010)
Children3
ResidenceGovernor's Mansion
EducationCollege of Charleston (BS)

Jill Casey DeSantis (née Black, born June 26, 1980) is an American former news and television show host and the current first lady of Florida, as the wife of Governor Ron DeSantis.[2][3]

Early life and education

Jill Casey Black was born on June 26, 1980, in Troy, Ohio[4][5] to Robert Black and Jeanne Caponigro being the family's second child. Black was an optometrist and a former officer in the United States Air Force while Jeanne was a speech pathologist[6]and the daughter of a Sicilian immigrant.[7]

She graduated from the College of Charleston, where she received a Bachelor of Science in economics, with a minor in French.[8]

Career

Television

Early in her career DeSantis hosted the Golf Channel programs On The Tee and PGA Tour Today. She was also a local newscaster and anchor for WJXT, an independent station in Jacksonville, Florida. She held several positions there, including general assignment reporter, morning anchor, and police reporter.[9] She also did special reports, including for CNN.[2]

In 2014, DeSantis was a creator-moderator for The Chat, an hour-long round table panel discussion talk show that aired on Tegna's Jacksonville stations WTLV (NBC) and WJXX (ABC).[2] She hosted the daily local talk show First Coast Living as well as the weekly The American Dream program about entrepreneurs. DeSantis wrote and produced the television documentary Champion, The JT Townsend Story about high school football player J.T. Townsend. [10] She also won a regional Suncoast Emmy Award.[2]

In 2018 Florida Politics called Casey "one of the most recognizable faces on Jacksonville television, with long runs at two local news operations."[11]

First Lady of Florida

DeSantis and Melania Trump

In February 2019, DeSantis established the First Lady's Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service.[12] Soon after, she announced Florida's 2019 Black History Month theme as "Celebrating Public Service" where she and the governor honored the winners of Florida's Black History Month student contests and Excellence in Education Award recipients at the Governor's Mansion. DeSantis recognized Mary Ann Carroll, the only female member of The Highwaymen, as Florida's featured artist for the month.

DeSantis participated in a Recovery Redfish Release to address the impacts of red tide. "I've heard from those throughout Florida who understand that our water must be safe for our families, visitors and economy."[13] DeSantis has hosted listening sessions on Venezuela, hurricane relief, and mental health.[12]

In August 2019, DeSantis presided over the first meeting of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet as its chair.[14]

Personal life

She met Ron DeSantis, then a naval officer at Naval Station Mayport, on a golf course. They married in September 2010.[15] They have three children together; two daughters and a son.[16]

On October 4, 2021, her husband announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.[17] On March 3, 2022, she announced that she was cancer free.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Jill Casey Desantis's Florida Voter Registration". VoterRecords.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "Casey Black DeSantis". firstcoastnews.com. June 17, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Manjarres, Javier (January 31, 2018). "DeSantis' secret weapon: His wife Casey". The Floridian. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021.
  4. ^ DeSantis, Ron (June 26, 2020). "I want to wish by beautiful wife..." Facebook. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Simmons, Robin (October 4, 2021). "Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer". WSVN. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022.
  6. ^ Who is Casey DeSantis? First lady knows ‘what’s best for Ron’
  7. ^ Schweers, Jeffrey (December 11, 2022). "Who is Casey DeSantis? First lady knows 'what's best for Ron'". Orlando Sentinel (Digital). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Nelson-Williams, Keltha (October 26, 2018). "Exclusive: Meet Casey DeSantis, Florida's next First Lady". First Coast News. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "Casey Black DeSantis". USA Today. June 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "JT's Story". Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  11. ^ Gancarski, A. G. (July 30, 2018). "Casey DeSantis humorously portrays hubby as family man in new Governor's race ad". Florida Politics. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Capitol News Service (April 2, 2019). "Governor appoints first lady to Children and Youth Cabinet". www.wctv.tv. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "First Lady Casey DeSantis Joins DEP, FWC, CCA and Duke Energy for Red Tide Recovery Redfish Release". Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  14. ^ "First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds First Meeting as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet". Florida Governor's Office. August 23, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  15. ^ Angbulu, Stephen (May 8, 2019). "All About Casey DeSantis' Family Life and The Progression of Her Career Until She Became First Lady of Florida". Answers Africa. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; August 7, 2021 suggested (help)
  16. ^ "Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis announce birth of third child, Mamie". Tallahassee Democrat. March 30, 2020. Archived from the original on March 31, 2020.
  17. ^ Wilson, Kirby; Mower, Lawrence (October 4, 2021). "Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  18. ^ DeSantis, Ron [@GovRonDeSantis] (March 3, 2022). "Excited to share this update about First Lady @FLCaseyDeSantis' health" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022 – via Twitter. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; March 4, 2022 suggested (help)

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