@PDRNow 🙄More innocent people could have been killed or injured if he didn’t intervene. Bet if you were there, you’d be relieved that the shooter was stopped.
"I'm a steward; I'm not an owner...It is important for the legacy to continue." - Robert L. Woodson, Sr. (1937-2026)
This is more than an anniversary. As we commemorate 45 years of the @WoodsonCenter and the passing of the baton from our late founder #BobWoodson to our now president, Will Crossley, it’s a moment to celebrate what’s been accomplished—and to envision, together, what’s possible.
#legacyofresilience #spiritofrenewal
I assumed belief in socialism would die with the Soviet Union.
But it didn't…now New York City and Seattle have elected socialist mayors.
I wish more people listened to economists Friedrich Hayek & Ludwig von Mises.
Years ago, they explained why central planning doesn’t work:
Fauci's diary WASN'T leaked, stolen, or hacked. It wasn't even "private." @SecKennedy breaks down exactly how he uncovered it:
“If you do something on a government server, it belongs to the government. He was keeping a diary for the book that he intended to write about his life. And at the end of his term, just before he was leaving, he emailed the entire diary to himself... And that's how we found it, through those emails.
It's not a diary in the sense, like you said, that a teenage girl keeps a diary that's private and has a lock on it. This is a government computer, a government laptop, on government time, keeping this account of what his official duties are and then making private observations about them.
The liberal media is now feigning indignation that we released private diaries and violated his privacy, but that's just a crazy assertion. What they're really doing is covering up this vast media malpractice that took place during COVID, when they elevated this guy to a deified status, who had funded the weaponization of coronavirus, who then had given it to a Chinese military-run lab.”
This is the most INSANE bear situation I’ve ever seen in TN. I’ve had a bear steal my chainsaw & make national news, I’ve seen bears get locked in cars, I’ve seen them rip off the jeep tops…but I’ve NEVER seen one actually break the glass to get in. This was sent to me by my property mgr from a cabin in Gatlinburg. Guest left their @BurgerKing bag in the car. That bear wanted that burger some kinda bad. It got it…but the guest lost a window and door in the process! The funniest thing is he seems to be casing the place after he breaks it open, looking both ways to make sure no one is coming.
The Phil Foster Park Artificial Reef and Snorkel Trail from above. One of Florida's most unique shore diving and snorkeling destinations, with crystal clear water on the right tide and an incredible variety of marine life.
🚨Huge Update on Our Hero Lifeguard Ryder Williams 16yrs
Ryder says he refused to let go of the child because he knew the boy would almost certainly die if he did
Ryder’s father Shane “I almost started crying because how determined he was to save that boy’s life makes me so proud.”
Shockingly, Ryder made ANOTHER rescue that day under circumstances MORE difficult than the ones seen on the viral clip, pulling 2 more people to safety
Ryder has proven to be extremely humble, stating he doesn’t understand all the attention because he was just doing what anyone else would.
Several bystanders went against policy to help Ryder save the drowning boy, but the surf rebuffed them, and they retreated.
Ryder’s parents attribute his incredible water skills to years of playing intense water polo, where he played the position of hole set, which means constantly fighting off opponents. His parents joked about being uncomfortable “with everyone trying to drown our boy”.
Ryder and his family have been involved to the White House by President Trump, where Ryder will receive a civilian award 🥇
It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always
My paternal grandfather had a small piece of land with a little vineyard that produced wine. When the communists took over, he refused to give up his property. They threw him in jail, and he died not long after. I never got the chance to meet him.💔
Something similar happened to my maternal grandfather, who was a World War II veteran. He told me that when the soldiers came back from the war, they were forced to hand over all their guns because of the new communist rules. Without weapons, they couldn’t protect themselves or their families. Some people hid in the mountains for a few years, but eventually they were caught and sentenced to death. Read about Elisabeta Rizea! It's heartbreaking.
I could tell you so many stories about the nightmare my country lived through under communism… but I guess it just wasn’t applied properly.🤦
This morning, I took advantage of the calm conditions and flew my drone over the Jupiter Inlet. The ocean was glass calm, the water was crystal clear, and visibility from the air was incredible.
While flying, I spotted a manta ray gracefully gliding just outside the inlet. A few moments later, I found a spotted eagle ray cruising through the same area, making for another amazing morning on the water.
After the flight, I shared the manta ray footage with a scientist friend who studies manta rays. She recognized this individual from previous sightings and shared several fascinating details about its history and identification that I include in this video.
I hope you enjoy this incredible glimpse of two of Florida's most majestic rays!
Hey, look up. 🌕
On July 29, the full Buck Moon will light up the night sky.
Named for the time of year when male deer begin growing new antlers, July's full moon is a good reminder to step outside, slow down and spend a little time gazing at the night sky.
Photo of full moon rise over Death Valley National Park by Tom Morris
80,000+ LIGHTNING STRIKES! ⚡️
Florida definitely lived up to its reputation this weekend with an electrifyingly large number of strikes from strong storms on Saturday and Sunday. Every single yellow bolt you see below is a strike!