Husband, Dad, Christian, Conservative | @SelectFLA Board Member | @SJRState Trustee | Fmr. DGC, Govs Scott & DeSantis | Fmr. Chair, FL Elections Commission
St Augustine, FL
Joined February 2009
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What. A. Team!
@ByronDonalds and @BryanAvilaFL together is unstoppable team. They’re going to bring focused leadership to Tallahassee for the betterment of all Floridians.
Defend the Florida Dream!
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Congratulations to @ByronDonalds! Looking forward to voting for him in November and defeating the Nixon-Jolly radicals left in the Free State of Florida. Florida will NEVER go for the out of touch insanity the DSA is pitching!
Incredibly honored to join a distinguished, effective group. I’m ready to hit the ground running with Pete, Marc, French, @ChrisMoya62, @GennX, and @AA_Malave.
Personnel note: @joneswalker adds @NickPrimrose to government relations team
Reporting by @DrewWilsonFL
#FlaPol
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I have no words. I’m shocked and still trying to process the loss of a dear colleague. James was a big personality, a dedicated public servant, and, most importantly, a proud husband and father. He loved serving Baker County and playing a role in NE Florida transportation projects. It will not be the same going into work and getting to talk port projects and life without him. Please keep his family in your prayers.
We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our colleague and friend, James Bennett, who was killed in a car accident this morning. James dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for people in Northeast Florida, and our entire community is better for his service. He was a valued member of our leadership team, overseeing two of our largest departments—Operations and Engineering—and serving as a trusted liaison for many of our port partners.
James brought extraordinary dedication, skill, and heart to everything he did. His work ethic was unmatched, and his commitment to our mission elevated everyone around him. He loved his work and the people he worked alongside, and in turn, we were all made better by working with him.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, James was an exceptional human being whose spirit filled every room he entered. His loss will be felt deeply across our organization.
We ask the community to join us in praying for James’ family during this extremely difficult time. We are forever grateful for his leadership, his friendship, and his service to our port and to Northeast Florida.
Florida is planting its flag as a leader in Advanced Air Mobility! Expanding the @MyFDOT SunTrax facility to accommodate research, testing, and training is a game-changer that will spur additional economic development across various transportation modes and hubs.
We’re pioneering the future of Advanced Air Mobility, right here in Florida at the recently-expanded SunTrax testing facility. From research in airspace integration and testing of equipment to pilot and industry workforce training, SunTrax is helping to make this technology soar in Florida. Learn more >> AAMFloridaDOT.com
Last week, @realDonaldTrump said, "We’re not really building ships, and we’re going to start, and we’re going to have a very thriving shipbuilding industry.” His focus on the growth of the maritime economy is underappreciated.
The maritime industrial space--shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine terminal equipment manufacturing--must continue to be a focus of investment and federal policies. It is about national security, supply chain security, and economic excellence for the United States to have a thriving maritime industry and not be wholly reliant on foreign nations.
On an island off its southern coast, South Korea is doing the kind of shipbuilding that President Trump envisions for the U.S. nbcnews.com/world/asia/trump…
Excited to be invited back to the @FLChamber's Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit on December 3rd in Orlando. I'll be joining @PortCanaveral CEO John Murray to unpack the powerhouse of Florida's ports with our moderator, @SelectFLA's Matt Swanson.
Register here: floridachamberfoundation.reg…
HUGE news for Florida becoming the 15th largest economy in the world! 🌍📈
#1 in new business start-ups, #1 for new business migration, #1 higher education system, and so many other top metrics.
In the recipe for success, Florida has all the right ingredients and our future continues to shine bright!☀️
Florida is now the 15th largest economy in the world, with a $1.7 T GDP 🌎💼
If Florida were a nation, it would surpass Spain and be just $25.5B behind Australia.
Learn more about Florida’s economic momentum here: bit.ly/43631oY
#FloridaChamber #FloridaEconomy #Jobs #BusinessGrowth #Innovation
Banning cell phones in classrooms was a courageous move, @DannyBurgessFL, and it is proving to be the right one.
Not only higher test scores, but the added benefit of less social media leading to improved mental health and real relationships.
You've always lead from the front, Senator.
Jude reminds us that there are people who attempt to create division among us because they do not have God's spirit in them. He writes, "But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love."
Jude 1:20-21
The St. Augustine Airport (@Flyust) is vital to our community—driving jobs, supporting military aviation, and serving our recreational flyers. I’m honored @GovRonDeSantis asked me to serve on the Airport Authority, to help guide its next chapter. 🛩️
The early believers of Jesus Christ were also struck with tragedy and violence—attempts to dismantle the movement.
Those attempts failed.
“Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.”
Acts 8:4
Continue to preach.
Continue to pray.
Continue to go to Church.
Shine a light where darkness tries to break.
Jesus will not be overcome.
Florida’s global reach expanded last week in Italy with stops in Milan and Genoa. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇹 @SelectFLA opened its Milan international trade office less than a year after our first trade mission, we visited the @SaloneNautico Genoa Boat Show, met with global shipping carriers @cmacgm, @Maersk, and @MSC_Group_, and closed with the 2nd Italy-Florida ports working group.
Great to see the Florida-Italy partnership growing and getting stronger.
Powerful message by @marcorubio at @charliekirk11’s memorial service. His reminder of the resurrection and second coming spoke to the hope we all share in Christ.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
-John 14:1-3
We’ve been going through the Book of Acts for the past few weeks at church, but in a way only God can do, today’s sermon perfectly landed on a verse that needed to be heard. In the face of condemnation early on in the church, instead of becoming silent, Peter and John prayed for God’s followers to speak and proclaim the gospel with boldness, with courage and to let the power of God to continue to heal and provide signs and wonders. And if we stand and speak boldly, we will be shaken and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
The time is now to speak boldly for truth and righteousness, for the world needs the hope that only Jesus can offer. We were not given a spirit of fear.
Recently, I had the opportunity to finally visit the September 11th Memorial Pools. I felt a profound sense of sadness remembering that day 24 years ago and the innocent souls that perished. Standing where the WTC towers once stood, I was reminded of the fragility of life, but also the resilience of America during a time of great tragedy.
May we never forget the cost of freedom, the lives lost in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, and the shared responsibility of all Americans to protect the values that have guided our nation the past 249 years.
