It was great catching up with my longtime friend, @FL_Corrections Secretary and President of the @ACAinfo, Ricky Dixon. Thank you for your decades of dedicated public service and unwavering commitment to keeping Floridians safe. It’s been an honor to stand with you and the brave men and women of law enforcement who keep our communities safe. #FlaPol
Enjoyed meeting with the @HomeDepot team in my Washington office today, including George, the General Manager of the Pensacola, FL store. It’s always valuable to hear directly from the people creating jobs and serving our communities back home.
I’ve always believed the right to bear arms shouldn’t come with conditions. Today’s ruling sends a clear message that the Constitution isn’t selective, which is why I filed the Firearm Freedom Act. Americans have a right to bear arms.
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🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court just struck down Hawaii's “private property default rule” law in a 6-3 decision, delivering a massive win for the Second Amendment.
This unconstitutional law prevented gun owners from carrying their firearms in public places without express permission.
“Law-abiding gun owners will no longer be forced to beg for special permission simply to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms in public places.” - NRA-ILA Executive Director @jcommerford.
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Smoking kills, but for many people in rural communities, quitting isn’t easy because support and treatment options are often harder to access.
If we want to save lives, we need to meet people where they are and provide access to safer alternatives that can help them quit. Proud to be a member of the Tobacco Harm Reduction Caucus to end smoking.
Read more in @Fla_Pol here: https://t.co/13PQ7lyNBz
Today, my staff presented Paul Singleton with a recognition entered into the Congressional Record honoring his decades of service to our community and our nation. As he celebrates his 93rd birthday and an incredible milestone of attending more than 2,000 Chamber events, we congratulate Paul on these achievements and thank him for his unwavering dedication to making our community a better place.
Five years ago today, tragedy struck our state with the Surfside building collapse. I still remember standing at the site and witnessing the devastation firsthand. The loss of 98 innocent lives left a scar on Florida that will never fully heal. Hold your loved ones close today.
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Tonight, I voted YES on H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to help make homeownership attainable again for hardworking American families.
Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream. It’s time to cut red tape, build more homes, and put that dream back within reach. 🇺🇸🏡
I am returning to public service!
Thank you, Speaker Perez, for this appointment.
I look forward to the work ahead as we continue improving the lives of Northwest Floridians.
My staff had the opportunity to attend a briefing and tour today at the @NavyMedicine. They learned about the POW studies program, the preservation of historical records, and the ongoing efforts to ensure the stories and sacrifices of America’s POWs are remembered for future generations.
🚨 STAY ALERT NORTHWEST FLORIDA
Heavy rain and strong winds are headed our way through tomorrow evening. Now is the time to secure loose items, charge devices, and make sure your family, including your pets, are prepared.
The suspect behind the terror plot on American soil is an ILLEGAL ALIEN. The media can spin it, but the facts don’t change. These threats are real, and our nation is worth defending.
BREAKING: DHS confirms that an alleged ringleader of the UFC/White House terror plot is a Mexican illegal alien who was granted DACA by the Obama administration. DHS says Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez overstayed a B-2 visitor visa and received DACA in 2014. The FBI assessed that Alvarez was responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the planned attack. Alvarez detailed the plot in an encrypted group chat, including the planned use of “counter sniper(s) and drones,” with the explicit intention of being “as deadly as we can get.”
Per DHS: “Alvarez and his co-conspirators face federal charges of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit violence on White House grounds. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Alvarez.”
Today, I had the honor of joining @jaytrumbull alongside @WCSOFL Sheriff Adkinson, Walton County Commissioners & Chairman @braddrake5 in DeFuniak Springs to honor Deputy William May’s service and sacrifice.
The stretch of U.S. 90 between Lancelot Road and Oakridge Way now bears his name, ensuring his legacy will live on for generations to come.
To Deputy May’s family, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙🖤