Please join me in praying for South Daytona Police Officer Jake Fessenden, who was shot in the line of duty today. Our thoughts are with him, his family, and the South Daytona Police Department.

The annual Legends Race Event in Ponce Inlet was this past Saturday. I was honored to ride in the lead car. A 1960 Corvette! Many local leaders joined for this event, including Mayor Paritsky, Mayor Miller, Councilman Robins, Sheriff Chitwood and Representative Chase Tramont.

Small Town Stars event with hundreds of friends and supporters. Always a beautiful venue.

Trendy the Trendsetter from Upward Trend is hard at work. After a hard day of land management, and a ride on his motorcycle, Trendy takes time to relax on his NASCAR recliner.

Friday, I stopped in to see the great people of Upward Trend. I am so impressed of the Team there that provide specialized education to families in our area. I am more than proud to support this school.

Hopefully everyone had a special Christmas. Cindy & I traveled to Minnesota to be with my 95 year young Mother for the Holiday.

Season’s greetings! I wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas!

Honored to attend the Homes For Our Troops Key Ceremony in Port Orange welcoming Army SGT Eric Trinidad home. Proud to present him with an FDVA medal, a Challenge Coin, and a Christmas ornament in recognition of his service and sacrifice. Thank you @HomesForOurTrps for all you do

Yesterday, our community came together to honor the life and legacy of Chairman Wayne Justice. A remarkable leader and dedicated public servant, he cared deeply about Port Canaveral, our military families, and the Space Coast. His legacy will be felt for generations.

I stopped in to support the great work that TIG Management does in Central Florida. They manage thousands of apartments. This was their annual Christmas and Awards Event. I am very proud to know them and am impressed by their management and how well they treat their team members.

Each year we give complete Thanksgiving dinners, packed into totes, to families anonymously identified by social services.

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the 2,403 Americans who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Committee weeks have been very busy preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session. I have had the opportunity for many productive meetings as well to prepare. Including meeting with Kennedy Space Center Leadership and FDOT District 5 Secretary Tyler last week while in Tallahassee.

Also in the most recent meeting of the Florida Defense Support Commission we welcomed our newest member, Representative Kim Kendall. Her experiences and abilities will add strength to our commission.

During the last meeting of the Florida Defense Support Commission we honored Tim McGregor for his service as Director of the Commission.

The price of freedom is never free. Our military veterans have served the United States of America to safeguard and protect the liberties our Founding Fathers established more than 250 years ago. Thank you for your service.

I am saddened to learn that we lost another leader in Chairman Admiral Wayne Justice. Chairman Justice served our country for most of his 70 years of life. I enjoyed meeting with him on Port issues and activities at our Port. My prayers go to his wife Barbara and his family.

Today I am aware of the loss of former Vice President Dick Cheney. VP Cheney was an invaluable partner working with and for George W. Bush. VP Cheney has continued to serve the USA and we are all better for his service. May VP Dick Cheney rest in peace as he has given so much.

I had the opportunity to join some of my colleagues in Brevard for a State of the State event. It was an engaging conversation on both how last Session went and what the outlook for the upcoming Session is. Special thanks to former Speaker Steve Crisafulli for moderating.

I was honored to join members of our community in welcoming the traveling Vietnam Wall to Edgewater. The Wall is more than names etched in stone, it is a powerful reminder of the Americans who never came home. To every Vietnam veteran: welcome home, and thank you for your service