Last August, we lost three Floridians right here in Fort Pierce when an illegal alien manning a semi-truck, struck them on the interstate. Tragedies like this have played out far too often on...
Medal of Sacrifice passes Senate unanimously
November 21, 2024 is a day we will never forget: it’s the day Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Deputies Ralph “Butch” Waller, Luis Paez, and Ignacio “Dan” Diaz were struck on the side of the road and...
National Police Week
We cannot have freedom without safety, and we cannot have safety without the men and women willing to defend it—it’s just that simple. As we mark National Police Week, I’m committed to honoring...
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the moms out there—across the Treasure Coast and beyond, happy Mother's Day. For as long as we’ve walked this earth, moms have kept the world moving, and they are truly our...
The “force behind the force”
My wife knew the risks when I deployed to Afghanistan, but she stuck with me anyway. When I came back injured and missing limbs, she stayed. And when I wanted to keep serving by running to...
Teacher Appreciation Week: “Driving the struggle bus”
Community in Conversation · May 2026 A CallingThis ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’, I am inspired by educators across the Treasure Coast, whose dedication to seeing our children succeed...
Florida industry, built by Floridians
When people think of Florida's economy, our picture-perfect beaches, fresh citrus, and wide array of experiences for tourists all come to mind. But drive a few miles inland from the Treasure Coast,...
The Military Appreciation Bbq Is This Weekend
There is nothing I enjoy more than talking with fellow veterans and servicemembers. It doesn’t matter what branch or unit, we are united by the oath that we took - the oath to support and defend the...
It’s Small Business Week
From West Palm Beach to 2nd Street in Fort Pierce, and historic downtown Stuart to Port St Lucie’s Port District—what keeps the Treasure Coast running has always been our small businesses. They...