Me, still advocating to move the Capitol to Central Florida despite expensive upgrades of the Tallahassee building underway

In the early morning hours of June 12, 2016, our community suffered a horrific tragedy. Today, we honor and remember the 49 victims and the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. The victims and their families are forever in our hearts and minds. #OrlandoStrong #Pulse

Whoever said ‘out of sight, out of mind’ never had a spider disappear inside their tent.

“The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” - Muhammad Ali #RSNB #EUEA

The Florida Senate votes to send property tax measure to the voters (It is not subject to approval/veto by governor.) The final vote is 30-9

The Fla. House has approved the property tax proposal on a 75-26 vote. That's 3 votes over the supermajority required to make the ballot

This made my day. 😊

Here is a Hurricane Preparedness message from Mayor Dean Trantalis: "As we enter the 2026 hurricane season, I encourage every Fort Lauderdale resident, business owner, and visitor to take time now to prepare before a storm threatens our community. In recent years, South Florida has experienced firsthand how quickly severe weather can impact our daily lives. Heavy rainfall, flooding, tropical systems, and changing weather conditions have reinforced an important lesson: preparation matters. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. While we cannot predict exactly what this season will bring, we can take steps now to protect our homes, families and neighborhoods. The City of Fort Lauderdale has been preparing year-round. Our teams have inspected stormwater infrastructure, cleaned drains and waterways, tested pumps and generators, coordinated emergency response operations, and reviewed plans to help keep the community informed and safe during severe weather events. But preparedness is a shared responsibility. Now is the time to review your hurricane plan, restock emergency supplies, confirm your insurance coverage, and know whether you live in an evacuation zone. We also encourage residents to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertFTL and follow the City’s official communication channels for trusted updates before, during and after a storm. To help residents prepare, the City will once again offer free pre-filled sandbags throughout hurricane season. The program will continue on the third Saturday and Sunday of every month through November, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandbag distribution locations include Floyd Hull Stadium, George English Park, Holiday Park, Mills Pond Park, and Riverland Park. Residents can also find preparedness resources, evacuation information, and additional storm readiness tips at 🔗 ftlcity.info/44awa3z. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe." 🖊️ @DeanTrantalis, Mayor

Let's go Big Foe!

l've never seen anything more accurate

Florida’s budget is finalized, and Episode 156 of FSACast takes you inside the process that brought lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session. FSA sits down with two of our contract lobbyists to discuss key public safety investments, the final state budget agreement, and funding secured for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center. flsheriffs.org/podcast/entry…

Welcome this a.m. from the Fla Capitol where the House & Senate will pass out a new state budget and end their special session. Then they will return next week for a special session on property taxes. ...

cubs current mood board

Broward lands $272 million in investments, hundreds of jobs as companies expand countywide - well done @gflalliance @browardinfo. bizjournals.com/southflorida…

Allegiant adds flights out of @FLLFlyer , other Florida cities. South Florida and @browardinfo County is doing well. In short order we will probably see the slack left from @SpiritAirlines entirely absorbed. @GFLAlliance @visitlauderdale sun-sentinel.com/2026/05/20/…

Tri-Rail recorded its highest Sunday ridership following last night's @InterMiamiCF match against Portland at Nu Stadium! ⚽️🚀 We exceeded 8,600 rides, surpassing the previous record of 8,400 during Ultra Music Festival in 2024. Press release: tri-rail.com/pressreleases

Today was a big day for 20 families that have worked hard with @HabitatBroward to make the dream of homeownership a reality. Thanks for trusting me to be your voice in Tallahassee. Special thanks to the Taylor family and the @bbiteam for creating the village. Welcome home! 🏠

Honored to attend the Habitat for Humanity dedication this morning. BBI Village is a 20-unit multifamily townhome development in Fort Lauderdale that will help 20 families achieve home ownership. This showcases what is possible when private and public sectors work together. Congratulations to all who made this possible. @browardinfo @BrowardCounty @GFLAlliance @HabitatBroward

Happy Saturday. The #Cubs have the best record in @MLB.

#Cubs WIN!! That’s a 4-game SWEEP 🧹 9 Ws in a row, 15 straight wins at Wrigley. 7-0 homestand. Play the song! Let’s GO 🐻⚾️ 26-12 #GoCubsGo

Great get for @NickIarossi et al at @CapCityConsult: @ToddBonlarron, who recently retired after nearly 3 decades lobbying for @pbcgov, comes in as managing partner