16 Facts About Casey DeSantis

Jill Casey DeSantis is an American former news journalist who has been serving as the first lady of Florida since 2019, as the wife of Governor Ron DeSantis.

Jill Casey Black was born on June 26,1980, in Columbus, Ohio, the second child of Robert Black, an optometrist and former officer in the United States Air Force, and Jeanne Caponigro, a speech-language pathologist and the daughter of a Sicilian immigrant.

Casey DeSantis graduated from the College of Charleston, where she received a Bachelor of Science in economics with a minor in French.

Early in her career, Casey DeSantis hosted the Golf Channel programs On The Tee and PGA Tour Today.

Casey DeSantis was a local newscaster and anchor for WJXT, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Casey DeSantis held several positions there, including general assignment reporter, morning anchor, and police reporter.

In 2014, Casey 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 and WJXX.

Casey DeSantis hosted the daily local talk show First Coast Living as well as the weekly The American Dream program about entrepreneurs.

Desantis became first lady of Florida on January 8,2019, when her husband, Ron Casey DeSantis, became the 46th governor of Florida.

In February 2019, Casey DeSantis established the First Lady's Medal for Courage, Commitment, and Service.

Casey DeSantis recognized Mary Ann Carroll, the only female member of the Highwaymen, as Florida's featured artist for the month.

Casey DeSantis participated in a Recovery Redfish Release to address the impacts of red tide.

In 2023, Casey DeSantis was honored by the Republican Party of Sarasota as "Stan of the Year", an award that had been earned in the past by individuals including her husband, Ron DeSantis, and other national officeholders.

Casey DeSantis became the first woman to receive the distinction.

Casey DeSantis was an advisor to her husband's 2024 presidential campaign.

However, Puck reported that a spokesperson for the Casey DeSantis campaign denied her interest in running for office.