Kathy Mears

Chief of Staff to FL Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. Former Chief of Staff of the Florida Senate & Florida House of Representatives. I like to laugh.

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

How a bill becomes a law.

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

@NoleOld @CollegeFBonX

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

My worlds collide. Great Grandmother Sliskovitch would be proud. 🇭🇷♥️💛

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Me too, Jackie and Shadow. me too. https://t.co/2ciwa7WsUb

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Great news!!!!!!

[Danny Alvarez Sr. @dannyalvarezsr]

QUALIFIED

From supporting our first responders to protecting our communities and keeping Florida open for business, we’ve gotten a lot done, but we’re just getting started.
I’m proud to officially qualify for re-election in House District 69 and look forward to continuing to deliver conservative results for the people of Hillsborough County.

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Such a wonderful person.

[Jim Rosica @JimRosicaFL]

Inbox: Tallahassee attorney Andy Bardos has decamped from GrayRobinson and joined @ShuttsBowen as partner, also in Tallahassee. Bardos has long represented Fla.'s state gov't as outside counsel; also @FLSenate, as well as @myflhouse for redistricting.

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Betty Davis

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

What would you name this dog? 😅

[Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services @FDACS]

Following the detection of the New World Screwworm in South Texas, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today took aggressive action and issued Emergency Rule 5CER26-6, which places heightened restrictions on the importation of warm-blooded animals into Florida from designated infested zones and high-risk areas.

Learn more: https://t.co/lHRDzjaWip

[Wilton Simpson @WiltonSimpson]

New World Screwworm Update:

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

A starter mummy.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts and they used it to make a sourdough bread. https://t.co/b1JdmVZfuZ

[Wilton Simpson @WiltonSimpson]

The hard working Floridians who quietly and humbly feed our communities, fuel our economy, and protect our natural resources faced a difficult year marked by devastating freezes, wildfires, and other serious challenges. In response, we worked with the Florida Legislature to deliver a budget that makes 2026 “The Year of the Farmer”

[Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services @FDACS]

WHEN FARMERS WIN, FLORIDA WINS:

Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Farmer, Wilton Simpson, Highlights Major Wins for Florida Agriculture in State Budget

Learn more: https://t.co/BxYzSLDcYJ

[Wilton Simpson @WiltonSimpson]

Florida farmers faced a difficult year marked by freezes, wildfires, and other serious challenges.

In response, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis delivered a budget that makes 2026 The Year of the Farmer.

In the days ahead, we look forward to sharing, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest of the story” on what this budget means for Florida farmers.

Today, we simply say thank you.

[FOX Weather @foxweather]

WILDFIRES VS. TROPICAL DOWNPOURS 🌧️🔥: Following a highly active and dangerous start to the wildfire season, recent rainfall has created a "major blessing" for the Sunshine State. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson joins FOX Weather to explain how the upcoming tropical downpours will make a big difference to the state's active blazes.

[Wilton Simpson @WiltonSimpson]

WILDFIRE UPDATE:

Florida is already nearing our annual wildfire totals, and we are only entering the peak of wildfire season. With drought conditions affecting the entire state, the wildfire threat across Florida remains extremely high. The Florida Forest Service is fully engaged, and our wildland firefighters have already been working tirelessly for the past few months to protect lives, property, and natural resources across the state. Florida also leads the nation in prescribed fire, using controlled burns year-round to reduce wildfire risk and protect communities. Floridians can help by following burn bans, avoiding outdoor burning, and remaining vigilant throughout wildfire season.

To learn how to protect your life, home, and community, visit https://t.co/5N2jva3F2H.

To view current wildfire conditions and activity, visit https://t.co/1QHUdxz5Mq

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

🤣

[Ileana Garcia @IleanaGarciaUSA]

🛼 🛼 @MearKat00

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Dear @Apple please just remove focus from our devices. Thank you.

[Florida Ag Law @FL_Ag_Law]

When an elderly, disoriented driver entered the inspection ramp, our OALE officers immediately recognized her from an active Silver Alert. They called EMS and contacted her family, who were relieved to know she was safe.

[Wilton Simpson @WiltonSimpson]

Farmers Feeding Florida is rescuing more food than ever, making a deeper impact on one of Florida’s most pressing challenges. This quarter alone, the program has increased the amount of food rescued by millions of pounds, ensuring more Florida-grown food supports our economy and reaches families who need it most.
And we have the receipts to show it!

🐄 348,923 lbs of beef
🥛10.6 million servings of milk
🥜381,960 jars of peanut butter
🌽12.8 million lbs of produce
🌊108,189 lbs of seafood
#FeedingFlorida #farmersfeedingflorida

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

Preach

[Marc Caputo @MarcACaputo]

Eliminate local, onerous and expensive building department review for licensed contractor work to install hurricane glass or shutters…

[Kathy Mears @MearKat00]

BRAVO AG LAW!

[Florida Ag Law @FL_Ag_Law]

OALE assisted @CalhouCountySO in arresting Dawn Rollyson Elrod on felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals charges. Animals found without food/water in deplorable, unsanitary conditions—many sick, including a coyote with severe mange. @AlaquaRefuge responded. Investigation ongoing.