America is a great nation. A great nation does not allow her cities to fall victim to the angry mob. Sadly, in cities across the nation, Americans have been left behind by Democrats who are more concerned with closing churches and police departments than protecting their citizens. Watching these scenes unfold makes me even more glad for Florida’s strong leadership under Governor DeSantis.

On Friday, July 17, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia passed away after a six-month battle with cancer. Congressman Lewis was a passionate advocate for civil rights throughout his life. In 1963, he spoke at the “March on Washington” — the same place where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his monumental “I Have a Dream” speech. 

This week, I participated in a roundtable discussion with Florida Rep. Alex Andrade, where we discussed Florida’s response to COVID-19, and the local resources available to Northwest Floridians as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.

I applaud the recent efforts made by Rep. Andrade and Governor DeSantis to control the spread of COVID-19, and I look forward to seeing what else they will accomplish.

Watch the full clip HERE.

Northwest Florida Daily News — July 24, 2020

One dead, one injured in domestic dispute on Hurlburt Field

I am deeply saddened to learn of this tragedy at Hurlburt Field. My prayers are with all involved, including the families, first responders, and servicemembers on this tremendous base. I am confident our military community will join together in support of one another during this difficult time.

As Florida continues reopening its economy, click for further information on the status of Escambia, Okaloosa, Holmes, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties: 

• Escambia County
  
• Holmes County
  
• Okaloosa County
  
• Santa Rosa County
  
• Walton County

Additionally, all of our local military installations are regularly updating their websites with details about base access (and more) due to the pandemic. For more information, visit:

• NAS Pensacola’s website
  
• Eglin AFB’s website
  
• Hurlburt Field’s website
  
• NAS Whiting Field’s website

Finally, my staff and I have received several queries about unemployment during the pandemic. Below are some helpful resources:

• Please visit here to file an unemployment claim.
  
• Please visit here for a video tutorial on applying for reemployment assistance.
  
• Please visit here for a COVID-19 Reemployment Resource Guide.
  

Florida Daily — July 23, 2020

Florida Congressmen Urge OMB to Stop Sending Funds to ‘Anarchist Autonomous Zones’

This week, two members of the Florida delegation — Republican U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Greg Steube — called upon the federal government to stop sending taxpayer funds to “autonomous zones.”

Florida Politics — July 21, 2020

Matt Gaetz calls for Liz Cheney’s resignation as GOP Conference Chair

Rep. Matt Gaetz was among the more prominent members of Congress asking for Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney to resign her position.

Breitbart — July 21, 2020

House Conservatives Launch Revolt Against Liz Cheney, Draw High-Profile GOP Support

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) charged that Cheney should step down as the House Republican Conference chair.

Vanity Fair — July 17, 2020

Matt Gaetz Gets Righteous in HBO’s The Swamp

“In the exclusive premiere of the documentary’s trailer, Republican reps. Matt Gaetz, Thomas Massie, and Ken Buck detail the inner workings of Washington – and answer awkward questions about Donald Trump.”

Pensacola News Journal — July 18, 2020

Space Florida board approves initial steps in hangar deal for NAS Whiting Field

National Review — July 19, 2020

Guess What? We Need More Police in Urban Neighborhoods, Arresting More People 

Fox News — July 23, 2020

Trump to ‘surge’ federal agents to Chicago, other cities, amid spike in violent crime

AP News — July 20, 2020

Republican John Kasich to speak at Democratic National Convention on Joe Biden’s behalf, AP reports

The Federalist — July 23, 2020

Declassified Documents Show FBI Used ‘Defensive’ Briefing In 2016 To Spy On Donald Trump