Dear Fellow Floridian,

When you hired me to be your U.S. Senator, I promised to fight every day to Make Washington Work for Florida families. It is no secret that Washington is broken. Too often, the policies and spending bills passed benefit career politicians while abandoning the best interests of taxpayers. It’s unacceptable.

To that end, I led a press conference with Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Mike Braun to discuss the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and to call for a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until shortly after the 118th Congress begins.

Our brave service members should not be discharged over inept policies like the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and we cannot continue greenlighting Democrats’ reckless spending spree. Anything short of a short-term, clean CR will force Americans already struggling with record-high prices to grapple with them soaring even higher.

Watch my full remarks HERE. Read more HERE.

Sincerely,

Rick Scott
United States Senator
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See more of what Senator Scott has been up to this week below.

At the Urging of Sen. Rick Scott, Biden Finally Calls for Cuban Prisoners to be Released

Following more than a year of urging from Senator Rick Scott to stand with the brave Cuban people and denounce the oppressive, illegitimate, communist regime in Cuba, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners who have been held since the July 11th protests.

Senator Rick Scott said, “For decades, the illegitimate, communist Cuban regime has oppressed the Cuban people and forced them to live under tyranny. The Cuban people want freedom, and on July 11, 2021, democracy activists from across the island organized, and with one voiced shouted, ‘¡Patria y Vida!’ and ‘¡Libertad!’ Since then, the regime has held and tortured hundreds of peaceful Cubans, including teenage boys and girls. I’ve spent more than a year calling on President Biden to join me in denouncing the regime and denying the expedited consideration of his nominees until he called for the immediate release of these brave people, and I am proud to see that finally happen today. But, this is not the end of our fight. I expect President Biden to continue to be a voice for freedom and democracy in Latin America, and end his appeasement of the regimes in Cuba and Venezuela. The Cuban people want a new day of freedom, and we will fight alongside them until that day is here.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ.

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Sen. Rick Scott Resolution to Commemorate Terrorist Attack at NAS Pensacola Passes Senate

Senator Rick Scott led his colleagues in passing a resolution recognizing the third anniversary of the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, when a Saudi military trainee who killed three U.S. sailors and wounded several others on December 6th, 2019. Senators Marco Rubio, Richard Shelby, Tommy Tuberville, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock co-sponsored the resolution.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Today, in recognition of the third anniversary of the terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola, we come together to honor the brave men and women in uniform, and commemorate the legacy of Mohammed Haitham, Joshua Watson and Cameron Walters. These three young men dedicated their lives to the service of our country, but were tragically and senselessly taken from us in an act of terror at NAS Pensacola. We must honor them, their families, and the brave sailors and law enforcement officials who looked in the face of pure evil and ran toward it to save the lives of others. We also join together to condemn the evil that exists in the world and reiterate our commitment to fighting against it. This act of terror should never have happened, let alone on a United States military base, and I’ll keep working to ensure my Secure U.S. Bases Act, as passed in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, is fully implemented. ”

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott’s Bipartisan Bill to Increase Disaster Resiliency & Save Taxpayer Dollars Becomes Law

Senator Rick Scott and Senator Gary Peters’ Disaster Resiliency Planning Act was signed by the president and became law. The Disaster Resiliency Planning Act requires federal agencies to take disaster resilience into account when investing in and managing federal property and assets. The legislation builds off of a 2021 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found that over the past five years, the government spent billions of dollars to repair federal property damage resulting from natural disasters. The bill will help ensure that federal property – such as hospitals, research centers, offices, and roads and bridges – can withstand worsening natural disasters and save taxpayer dollars that would be spent on damages. The legislation was passed by the Senate back in June.

Senator Rick Scott said, “In Florida, we know how valuable pre-disaster mitigation is and that preparedness saves lives. With this good bill now law, federal assets like hospitals and critical infrastructure will be safer when disaster inevitably strikes. We are resilient because we prepare and I am proud to see our bipartisan and commonsense approach to disaster mitigation efforts signed into law.”

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues in Defending Religious Vaccine Exemptions for U.S. Military Members

Senator Rick Scott was joined by Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to announce the Defending Religious Accommodations Act, requiring the Government Accountability Office to audit the military’s current process for evaluating and granting religious exemptions for vaccination requirements. Since the Department of Defense implemented its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, thousands of servicemembers citing religious objections have been discharged from the military for refusing the vaccine, and questions remain over the fairness and consistency of this process. Meanwhile, the military is facing a recruitment and readiness challenge reportedly underperforming by 23% of annual targets.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate has proven disastrous for America’s military readiness and needlessly destroyed the lives and careers of thousands of brave servicemembers. Our brave men and women in uniform put their lives on the line to protect this great country and the thought that their sincere religious concerns are not being handled with fairness and impartiality is infuriating. My bill, the Defending Religious Accommodations Act, will require the Government Accountability Office to immediately launch a full investigation into how requests for religious exemptions are being handled, and force the Biden administration’s appointees at the Pentagon to finally be held accountable. While our military is facing growing recruitment and retention issues, threatening America’s national security and military readiness, the last thing we need is more harmful bureaucracy hurting our military members. I want to thank Senators Braun, Lee and Rubio for supporting this good bill and urge the rest of our colleagues to do the same.”

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Demand Hearing to Investigate Biden Administration’s Inhumane Treatment of Migrant Children

Senators Rick Scott, Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter demanding Committee Chairman Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) hold a hearing to investigate an alarming whistleblower report that claims the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is knowingly transferring unaccompanied migrant children into the custody of known criminals, including sex traffickers.

Read more from Senator Johnson’s office HERE and in Fox News HERE.

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott and Colleagues’ VA Bill Signed into Law

Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio along with Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) applauded President Joe Biden’s signing of their legislation to name the Clay County Veterans Affairs Clinic, in Middleburg, Florida, the “Andrew K. Baker Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.”

Senator Rick Scott said, “Our veterans have made countless sacrifices to defend our nation. We must do everything possible to provide them with the support and care they need. I’m proud the president signed this bill into law and that the Veterans Affairs clinic in Clay County will pay homage to U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Andrew Kenneth Baker.”

Read more from Senator Rubio’s office HERE.

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues: Congress Should Oppose Pelosi-Schumer Spending Spree, Support Short-Term CR

Senators Rick Scott, Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) sent a letter expressing opposition to passing the Pelosi-Schumer omnibus spending bill in the current lame duck Congress.

The senators wrote, “The American people sent an unmistakable message in the November midterm elections, making clear that they want a Republican-led House to serve as check on the unfettered spending of the current Democrat-controlled Congress. For the Senate to ram through a so-called ‘omnibus’ bill—which would fund the entirety of the Pelosi-Schumer spending agenda through most of next year—would utterly disempower the new Republican House from enacting our shared priorities. Locking the new Congress into yet another year of Democrat policies would flout the will of the voters and prevent the incoming Republican majority in the House of Representatives and the newly elected Republican Senators from moderating the reckless policy agenda of the last two years. Moreover, adding an increase or suspension of the debt ceiling for another year would issue Democrats a blank check and inevitably add trillions more to our crushing national debt.”

Read the full letter HERE. Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Host Press Conference to Discuss NDAA, Call for Short-Term CR & Rejection of Pelosi-Schumer Spending Spree

Senator Rick Scott led a press conference with Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Mike Braun to discuss the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and to call for a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until shortly after the 118th Congress begins.

Rear Admiral Pete Brown (retired), former Commander of the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, was also present to discuss the Biden administration’s decision to dishonorably discharge members of our armed services who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Watch Admiral Brown’s comments HERE. Watch the full press conference HERE.

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Host Press Conference to Discuss NDAA, Call for Short-Term CR & Rejection of Pelosi-Schumer Spending Spree

Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across the country, which is especially dangerous for infants and children. Senator Scott’s letter comes amid reports that hospitals are running out of bed space due to increased RSV-associated hospitalizations.

Read the full letter HERE. Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott on PPI Report: Pelosi-Schumer Spending Bill is Ticking Inflation Bomb & Must be Stopped

Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which showed inflation continued to rise in November increasing 7.4% over the year.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I know how much inflation hurts hardworking families because I saw it growing up, and today’s PPI report shows that thanks to President Biden’s addiction to reckless government spending, too many American families are now living that same struggle. For nearly two years, Americans have been struggling with higher prices, but Democrats refuse to end their insane spending spree and now want yet another massive Pelosi-Schumer Spending Bill that will only make inflation worse. We can’t let it happen. Republicans in Congress must demand fiscal responsibility that will finally end this national nightmare. We need to pass a short-term funding bill that carries government operations into the new Congress, and then pass a balanced budget that finally gets America’s finances in order. That’s what every family and business has to do and I won’t stop fighting to make that happen here in Washington.”

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ.

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Sen. Rick Scott in the Wall Street Journal: Time for Republicans to Say No to More Debt

Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal in response to a recent editorial on Democrats’ push for a massive spending bill after spending TRILLIONS on liberal priorities over the last two years and adding to America’s unsustainable $31 trillion national debt crisis.

In the letter, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “I’ve been in the Senate for almost four years, and one thing I’ve learned is that in Washington compromise means everyone gets everything so that nobody has to make a tough choice. The result is gross fiscal mismanagement and unsustainable debt.…

While I’ve fought to rein in insane spending, Congress has been fiscally irresponsible for so long that people think it’s normal. It isn’t…

I ran for Republican Senate leader because if we’re silent and never challenge the status quo, we sentence America to more of the same: More bureaucracy, more reckless spending, more multithousand-page bills … more debt and more inflation.

I reject that, and so do American families…

Caving to more debt isn’t an option. We must fight for our country while we still have something to save.”

Read the full letter to the editor in the Wall Street Journal HERE.

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Sens. Rick Scott and Rand Paul in Fox News: It’s Time to End the Military’s COVID Vaccine Mandate

As Congress considers the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senators Rick Scott and Rand Paul wrote an op-ed in Fox News sharing they will not vote to move forward with the NDAA until the Senate votes on their amendment to prohibit discharges from the Armed Forces based on a servicemember’s COVID-19 vaccination status, but also reinstate those who may have already been separated with back pay.

In the op-ed, the senators wrote, “Halfway across the world, we watch as protestors take to the streets in China, rebelling against the draconian mandates and lockdowns that are sweeping their country once again. We cheer and hope they will prevail, but we also know our so-called leaders did a lot of damage here with their abuse of power.

In very few places was the contrast over freedom as clear as it was in the military, where the very men and women we count on to protect our freedom were stripped of theirs.

Without question, the Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccine mandate has ruined the livelihoods of men and women who have honorably served our country.

As of April 2022, approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19… the effects of the mandate are antithetical to readiness of our force, and the policy must be revoked.

The Senate will soon be asked to take up and consider the National Defense Authorization Act…

However, before we move forward with the bill, we must take a stand for the brave men and women of our military…

We will not vote to move forward with the NDAA bill until the Senate votes on our amendment to not only prohibit discharges from the Armed Forces based solely on a service member’s COVID-19 vaccination status, but also reinstate those who may have already been separated, with back pay.

It is outrageous that the U.S. military is firing young service members who choose not to get vaccinated…

The military also faces challenges with recruitment… down 23 percent from annual targets.

…[L]osing thousands of troops due to their vaccination status is a readiness issue that the Department should take extraordinarily seriously…

There is no justification. The pandemic has been declared over for months. Schools, businesses and local governments have belatedly and finally opened…

The CDC acknowledges the COVID vaccine does not stop transmission, so the argument that the mandate will stop incapacitating spread in the close quarters of military barracks is not applicable…

Whether the argument is science, military readiness, or freedom, the answer is the same — end the mandates and reinstate those who lost their positions taking this stand.”

Read the full op-ed in Fox News HERE.

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Newsmax: 13 GOP Senators Demand Vote to End Military Vaccine Mandate

Israel National News: Florida Senator thanks Musk for standing up against antisemitism

The Floridian: Scott and Rubio Denounce Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks

Florida Daily: Biden Signs Disaster Resiliency Planning Act From Gary Peters, Rick Scott Into Law

Florida Daily: Rick Scott Champions the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act

Tampa Free Press: Senator Rick Scott Has A Different Take On Government’s Job Report

Sen. Scott’s Team in Naples

This week, Senator Scott’s team attended the Collier Sheriff’s Office ceremony.

 

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Sen. Scott’s Team in Kissimmee

Additionally, Senator Scott participated in the State of Osceola County 2022 vision casting for 2023.

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Sen. Scott’s Team in Casselberry

Senator Scott’s team also attended the Remembering Pearl Harbor Day at Old Glory Post 183 American Legion in Casselberry.

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GOVERNOR DESANTIS LAUNCHES ‘DON’T TREAD ON FLORIDA’ TOUR

Governor DeSantis will be barnstorming the state in the final weekend before Election Day, carrying the message of freedom, safe communities, parental rights and a thriving economy to every part of the state.

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody, CFO Jimmy Patronis, Agriculture Commissioner nominee Wilton Simpson and First Lady Casey DeSantis will appear at various stops.

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FLORIDA GOP TURNOUT IS SURGING!

Something amazing happened Wednesday. Republicans passed Democrats in voting in Miami-Dade County — even with several days of early voting remaining, along with election day, typically the biggest GOP advantage.

As CBS Miami put it: “In an extraordinary sign of trouble for Democrats and a good omen for the GOP in Florida ahead of Election Day, the number of registered Republicans voting in Miami-Dade County surpassed Democrats on Wednesday – one day after President Joe Biden visited the area on a campaign swing.”

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HURRICANE IAN UPDATES

GOVERNOR DESANTIS CONTINUES WORKING ON STORM RECOVERY

Despite the ongoing political campaign, Governor DeSantis has never taken his eye off the recovery and restoration efforts required by Hurricane Ian.

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Information on the First Lady’s Toy Drive can be found at www.FloridaStormRelief.com

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SENATOR RUBIO GETS SUPPORT AND RESPECT FROM NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Senator Marco Rubio spoke to the National Association of Police Organizations Wednesday at the group’s Fall Seminar, thanking them for keeping our communities safe and for supporting his reelection.

Earlier this year, Marco Rubio was endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations, as well as a bipartisan group of 56 of Florida’s 66 elected sheriffs, the 1,000-member Florida Police Chiefs Association, the 30,000-member Florida Police Benevolent Association, and the 24,000-member Florida Fraternal Order of Police.

 

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FLORIDA TAXWATCH AWARDS ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHLEY MOODY ITS TOP HONOR

Florida TaxWatch named Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office the State Agency of the Year and presented the Attorney General with the TaxWatch Productivity Award.

 

 

“We strive to serve the public and be good stewards of taxpayer funds,” Attorney General Moody said. “I hope this award reaffirms to all Floridians that we take this role very seriously and will always work to do the most good with the state resources entrusted to our agency.”

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CFO JIMMY PATRONIS RETURNS MORE THAN $35 MILLION IN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN OCTOBER

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $35 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in October. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $1.8 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Floridians.

 

“As Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, it is my mission to return every cent of unclaimed property back to its rightful owner,” CFO Jimmy Patronis said.

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JEANETTE NUÑEZ SHARES FLORIDA’S FREEDOM FIRST SUCCESSES

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was on NBC 6 Impact with Jackie Nespral this week making the case that, thanks to Governor DeSantis’ freedom first policies, Florida has the largest-ever budget surplus, which protects Florida taxpayers from Bidenflation. This is the kind of leadership Floridians need for four more years!

Watch here: https://www.nbcmiami.com/on-air/as-seen-on/nbc-6-impact-lt-governor-jeanette-nunez/2895871/

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2022 Declared Republican Candidates on 2022 Ballot

General Election – November 8, 2022

Voter Registration Deadline/Book Closing: October 11

Early Voting: October 27 – November 5

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Mailings: September 24 (UOCAVA”military/overseas”)/September 29-October 31 | Ballot Request Deadline: October 29

The General Election ballot will list the winning candidates of the August Primary Election. During this election, voters will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate regardless of their party affiliation.

Click on the Republican Candidate Name below to go to their website (when available)

Federal Offices

US Senate

Marco Rubio

Running against Democrat Val Demmings

US Congress, District 18

New district that includes a portion of Immokalee, in Collier County, will face write in candidate Leonard Serratore and NPA Keith Hayden

Scott Franklin

US Congress, District 19

Byron Donalds
Cindy Lyn Banyai is the Democrat.

US Congress, District 25

Mario Diaz-Balart
Democrat is Christine Alexandria Olivo

State Offices

Governor

Ron DeSantis

Will face Democrat Charlie Christ

Lt. Governor

Jeanette Nunez

Attorney General

Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody Democrat  Aramis Ayala

Chief Financial Officer

Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis will face Democrat Adam Hattersley

Commissioner of Agriculture

Wilton Simpson

Wilton Simpson will face Democrat Naomi Esther Blemur

State Attorney, District 20

Amira Fox – Unopposed Winner

Public Defender, District 20

Kathleen Smith – Unopposed Winner

State Representative, District 80

Adam Botana

Adam Botana has a Democrat opponent named Mitchel Schlayer

State Representative, District 81

Bob Rommel – Unopposed Winner

State Representative, District 82

Lauren Melo – Unopposed Winner

Collier County

Collier County Commission, District 2

Chris Hall

Chris Hall will face Democrat Bebe Kanto

Collier County Commission District 4

Daniel Kowal
Winner, after write in candidate Bill Oppenheimer withdrew.

County Judge Group 3

Chris Brown

Winner after Primary win

Collier County School Board District 1

Jerry D. Rutherford
Jory Westberry

These top two Republican Primary winners will face off in the General Election

Collier County School Board District 3

Kelly Lichter
Jen Mitchell

These top two Republica Primary winners will face off in the General Election.

Collier County School Board District 5

Timothy Moshier
Roy M. Terry

These top two Republican Primary winners will face off in the General Election

Collier Mosquito Control District Seat 1

John Johnson

Collier Mosquito Control District Seat 2

Sandra Lee Buxton

There is a candidate that shows in the Supervisor of Elections candidate roster named Eliabeth Yiachos, but that name is not listed in the Collier County Voter rolls. This is the paperwork filed that shows no finances or assets

Collier Mosquito Control District Seat 3

Ed Brandt

There is a candidate that shows in the supervisor of elections candidate roster name Emily Dalto, but the name “Teixeira Dalto, Emilia Maria” shows in the voter rolls and is registered as a Republican, but never voted and registered to vote in December 20, 2020. This is the paperwork filed that shows no finances or assets.

Greater Naples Fire Seat 1

David Boothby
Mark Cherney
Charlie Cottiers

Christian Tobin was entered and withdrawn.

Greater Naples Fire Seat 3

Brian Cross
William Douglass

Greater Naples Fire Seat 4

Patrick Dearborn
Kevin Gerrity

North Collier Fire District Seat 1

Christopher Crossan

In addition, Anthony Scire has entered the race. He is a No Party Affiliate.

North Collier Fire District Seat 2

Jim Burke
Tyler Hardt

North Collier Fire District Seat 4

Christopher Lombardo

Judges on the Ballot

The judges on the ballot were appointed by Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist when he was a Republican, or Jeb Bush.  The exception is Judge Stevan Travis Northcut, who was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles.

Supreme Court:  Justice Charles T. Canady   

Justice John D. Curiel

Justice Jamie Grosshans

Justice Jorge Labarga

Justice Ricky Polston

 

District Court of Appeal, 2^nd Court of Appeal:

Judge Patricia Joan Kelly

Judge Nely N. Khouzam

Judge Suzanne Y. Labrit

Judge Matt Locas

Judge Robert Morris

Judge Stevan Travis Northcutt

Judge John K. Stargel

Judge Craig C. Vilanti

Keeping Florida and Collier County Red – Hats off to the Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the Primary Election.

Although Countywide turnout was only 29.7%, Republican turnout was 36.4%, beating the Democrat 32.5% turnout. No Party Affiliation and Other only turned out at 12.7%. 35% of the Republican vote came on election day.

With the Primary Election behind us, now is the time to unite. There were many good candidates who put it all on the line, but in the end we can only have one winner in each race, and we are fortunate to have such good candidates. Now is the time for us all to come together to make sure we win every race in November. To not do so is unthinkable.

See below as we highlight the Republican winners from Tuesday’s Primary elections.

The Leftists in our country have inspired a Red Wave of patriots not previously involved in politics. With a united Republican Party, we will be assured of victory in November.

Election Winners

Federal Offices

Our Republican Men’s Club is not allowed to promote Federal candidates, but we are excited that Congressmen Byron Donalds (District 19) and Mario Diaz-Balart (District 26) won their elections handily to take on their Democratic opponent. Also representing a small portion of Immokalee is Scott Franklin who won and is unopposed.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will be taking on Democrat Val Demmings.

State Offices

Governor Ron DeSantis will take on Democrat Charlie Crist

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take on Democrat Aramis Ayala

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis will take on Democrat Adam Hattersley

Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson will take on Democrat Naomi Ester Blemur.

District 80 State Representative Adam Botana will take on Democrat Mitchel Schlayer

District 81 State Representative Bob Rommell – won with no opposition

District 82 Representative Lauren Melo – won with no opposition

Local County Races

Collier County Commission District 2- Chris Hall Winner

Chris Hall won with a resounding 50.1% of the vote.

Hall had overwhelming support on Election Day with over 60% of his vote total on election day.

Hall had 5,728 total votes out of a total of 11,438.

He will face Democrat Bebe Kanter in General Election.

 

 

 

Collier County Commission District 4 – Daniel Kowal Winner

Danil Kowal won by achieving 42% of the vote total of 10,402. He received 80% more votes than incumbent Penny Taylors.

Kowal will face write in candidate Bill Oppenheimer in the general election day in November.

He received 57% of the vote on Election Day.

Competing against three other candidates, Kowal’s vote total was 4,373 out of a total of 10,402 votes cast.

 

Collier County Judge Group 3 – Chris Brown Winner

Chris Brown won his race with 52.7% of the vote. On election day he garnered 12,934 votes to his opponents 8,023 to put him over the edge.

Brown won with 35,502 votes to 31,823 for his opponent Pamela Barger

Chris Brown Website

 

 

Collier County School Board District 1 Run Off Winners

Jerry D. Rutherford and Jory Westberry will advance to the General Election in November.

Rutherford attained 44.6% of the vote. On Primary Election day, Rutherford captured more than the combined vote of his two opponents.

Jory Westberry obtained 33.1% of the vote

 

Collier County School Board District 3 Run Off Winners

Kelly Lichter and Jen Mitchell will advance to the General Election in November.

Kelly Lichter received 48.6% of the vote, while Jen Mitchell received 38.2% of the vote.

Jen Mitchell captured the most vote by mail ballots, while Kelly Lichter won the Early and Election Day totals to be the top vote getter.

 

 

Collier County School Board District 5 Run Off Winners

Tim Moshier and Roy Terry will advance to the runoff in the General Election in November.

Moshier captured 39.6% of the vote, while Roy Terry Captured 27% of the vote totals.

By Ayden Abreu

My trip to the National Flight Academy was the experience of a lifetime. The attendees and I were given the opportunity to learn what aviation in the service would be like. Once our flight landed in Pensacola, we headed to the NFA and prepared to live on a simulated carrier. Once all the cadets stepped off the bus and entered the building, we no longer felt as if we were in a compound, but on a ship, as the walls and doors embodied a Naval vessel. We were now aboard the ‘Ambition.’ Organized into a line, the cadets and I were given an ID, bunk room keys and assigned squadrons.

My trip to the National Flight Academy was the experience of a lifetime. The attendees and I were given the opportunity to learn what aviation in the service would be like. Once our flight landed in Pensacola, we headed to the NFA and prepared to live on a simulated carrier. Once all the cadets stepped off the bus and entered the building, we no longer felt as if we were in a compound, but on a ship, as the walls and doors embodied a Naval vessel. We were now aboard the ‘Ambition.’ Organized into a line, the cadets and I were given an ID, bunk room keys and assigned squadrons.

Every day, my bunkmates and I would wake up at 6:25- just 5 minutes before Reveille to prepare ourselves and our rooms for inspection. Once the trumpet goes off, game on! The havoc of screaming instructors, slamming on the door and the jostling of bed sheets was a nerve wrecking, yet intriguing experience. After the rooms were inspected, each cadet would rally with his/ her squadron and head to the first activity of the day. The day-to-day activities would consist of simulator flying, survival education, and/or instructional time.

Day one was made up of learning about the parts of an aircraft and how they reacted with the environment around them. Some of the other class curriculum also taught us how to communicate to Air Traffic Control, how to fly a flight plan, calculate fuel consumption over time, navigation, and of course, how to fly the aircraft. The NFA had constructed an aircraft for the simulators to replicate flying an experimental aircraft. The X-12B Triad was the cargo/ logistical aircraft that all the cadets would be flying in the NFA.

Throughout the week, there were a handful of experiences that stood apart more than others. Such as visiting the history museums that held aircrafts, dating from the First World War, all the way to modern aircrafts. I was marveled to see these war-torn machines up-close and personal. The NFA staff led pairs of squadrons around the museums so we could see all the aircraft and understand the history of each one. As well as being able to see the NC-4 Seaplane. What fascinated me most about the aircraft, it was the first of its kind to travel across the ocean- just completing its flight in 1919. The aircraft is also being indefinitely leased by the Smithsonian.

Although the Naval Aviation Museum was an interesting and enjoyable experience, it was not as incredible and astonishing as watching the Blue Angels fly just a few hundred feet over the crowd at their flight practice. Being able to experience what professionally trained pilots can really do says a lot more about the commitment of Naval pilots and really what all military aviators have. It is fascinating to me how a team can put in the work and accomplish a goal. The- Blue Angel’s goal was to fly as close to each other, in the safest yet most impressive manner to the audience as possible.

On the last day, all the squadrons rallied at the public area of the museum as each of our names were called up to the stage for completing the National Flight Academy’s program. The opportunity to experience a sliver of living as a military aviator inspired me to look to the future and encouraged me to keep moving forward. I was given the opportunity to photograph a handful of these memorable moments, so that I could share them with you.

I want to thank everyone that contributed to making this trip of a lifetime possible. Such as my professor and mentor Mr. Alan Davis, Mr. Vincent Keeys from the NAACP, Mr. Rick LoCastro, Mr. Daniel Kowal of the Men’s Republican Committee, and all other individuals that contributed to making this happen. I am grateful for the opportunities as it solidified my vision for the future.