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...
Honoring America’s fallen firefighters
This Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd, America pauses to honor every firefighter who gave their lives in the line of duty, including 97 who we lost in 2025. When the alarm sounds,...
Good news for veterans
For years, I've sought to deliver something that should be irrefutable for America’s veterans: alternatives to addictive pain medications. I remember after my own injuries, I was handed a laundry...
Backing the Coast Guard in FY27
Right now, 57,000 men and women continue to serve our waters and shorelines as they honorably carry out their duties for the United States Coast Guard. My own community of Fort Pierce is lucky to...