Gov. Ron DeSantis turned Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee into a political backdrop Thursday morning, holding a news conference on campus with Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas at his side. The governor began speaking around 10 a.m., and officials did not disclose the subject of the announcement in advance.
Before the event, ClickOrlando listed the appearance at Tohopekaliga on its live calendar and said it would stream the remarks starting at 10 a.m.
Why The Timing Matters
The Kissimmee stop comes just days before a special legislative session that the governor shifted to begin April 28 and broadened to include congressional redistricting, proposed AI rules, and expanded vaccine exemptions. That change to the session’s schedule and agenda was reported by the Miami Herald.
DeSantis' Education Backdrop
DeSantis has used Central Florida school campuses as a stage for education policy before. In April 2024, he signed bills at Tohopekaliga High School authorizing volunteer chaplain programs and allowing "patriotic organizations" on campus, a move that drew pushback and was reported by WESH.
What Officials Say
Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas joined the governor at the Kissimmee event and has been a visible proponent of the administration’s education and workforce agenda. In a 2025 press release from the Executive Office of the Governor, Kamoutsas said, "This consistent Number 1 ranking is proof that our talent pipeline is delivering results."
How To Watch
Local stations that posted the appearance said they would carry or stream the remarks. News 6 listed a live stream, and WFTV said crews would be on hand for updates.
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