Cammack amendments strengthen America’s military by rooting China out of defense supply chains, countering foreign influence operations, protecting military families, and improving National Guard disaster readiness.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced that ten of her amendments were adopted in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800), which passed the House by a vote of 216-214. The legislation authorizes a pay raise for every service member and now advances to the Senate.

“Our troops deserve a raise and our adversaries deserve a reason to think twice. This bill delivers on both,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “I fought to make sure it delivers accountability too. We cannot just throw money at the Pentagon. My amendments force answers to hard questions about who is in our supply chains, whether we’re ready for tomorrow’s threats, and where American taxpayer dollars are going.”

Together, Rep. Cammack’s ten adopted amendments strengthen military readiness, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, improve care for military families, accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, and strengthen America’s disaster response capabilities. Continue reading →

Cammack helped craft and shepherd the Rural Health Transformation Program through committee, securing more than $200 million for Florida and delivering critical resources to rural communities across FL-03.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced more than $42.2 million in Rural Health Transformation Program investments benefiting health care providers and communities across North Central Florida, following her work in Congress to help craft and advance the legislation that created the program.

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and its Health Subcommittee, Cammack helped shape the rural health provisions and shepherd them through the committee process as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts law. The resulting Rural Health Transformation Program secured $209 million for Florida in its first year alone, with funding now reaching rural hospitals, physicians, health systems, and communities across the state. Continue reading →

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a significant operation conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution. The operation resulted in 116 arrests to date, with that number expected to rise as outstanding warrants are served. Five victims of human trafficking—three adults and two juveniles—were recovered and connected with critical support services.

“These human traffickers and child predators prey on the most vulnerable in our communities, exploiting women and children for their own gain,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to the outstanding work of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution, 116 of these criminals are behind bars, five victims have been rescued, and one trafficker is facing three life sentences. Florida has zero tolerance for this evil, and we will continue to hunt down every last one of them.”

“Human trafficking is a crime that thrives in the shadows, and operations like this one shine a light on it,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This work is not merely a job, it’s a mission, a mission to protect and preserve the very fabric of our community. Every arrest made during Operation Relentless Summer represents a predator who is no longer a threat to the families of Hillsborough County.” Continue reading →

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that over 2,000 child predators have been arrested since he took office in February 2025. The milestone reflects the aggressive work of the Office of Statewide Prosecution in partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies to identify, arrest, and prosecute those who sexually exploit children.

“Protecting our children is my number one priority,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “With over 2,000 child predators arrested since I took office, we are sending a clear message: if you prey on kids in this state, we will find you, arrest you, and put you behind bars. Thanks to our law enforcement partners and Statewide Prosecutors, we are breaking all-time records against predators.”

“Florida is safer with the men and women at FDLE doing their very best to protect our communities from individuals who exploit and harm our children,” said FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass. “Our agents and analysts will continue to work with our criminal justice partners and Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution to accomplish the mission of keeping our streets free from these criminals.”

“At the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, we are constantly looking ahead,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “We are not waiting for a child to become a victim before we act. We are investing in training, technology, intelligence, and the people who have dedicated their lives to protect protecting children. This is what proactive policing and solid partnerships look like.” Continue reading →

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a conviction against Kimberly Ruth Bitting of Leesburg for exploiting an elderly widow by abusing a power of attorney and position of trust to steal approximately $350,000.

“This defendant systematically exploited a vulnerable senior widow grieving the loss of her husband, abusing a power of attorney to drain her life savings, purchase property for herself, and isolate her from family,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Florida will not tolerate those who prey on our elderly under the guise of caregiving or trust. I thank the Leesburg Police Department, Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Taylor Chatting, and Special Counsel Ana Sacco for their outstanding work securing this conviction.”

According to the investigation, Bitting obtained power of attorney over her elderly neighbor—a senior widow—shortly after the victim’s husband died in August 2021. Over the next 15 to 18 months, Bitting used that authority to issue numerous checks from the victim’s accounts to her own accounts and those of others, make repeated ATM withdrawals confirmed by surveillance video, and transfer funds from investment accounts. Continue reading →

Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to KIS Consulting, LLC as part of an investigation into the company’s advertising of property inspection services, referrals of Florida consumers to attorneys and engineers for construction, design, architectural, and engineering defect claims, related sales tactics including door-to-door solicitation, and fees associated with those referrals.

“Florida homeowners deserve transparent and fair treatment when addressing potential defects in their homes—not practices that drive up the cost of homeownership,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “My office is investigating these inspection and referral operations to ensure they truly serve the interests of the families they claim to help.”

The subpoena requires production of documents from August 20, 2022, through the present by September 21, 2026, including: Continue reading →

Florida is ranked the 14th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1.8 trillion. Bigger than Mexica or Australia

Economic Growth and Rankings

• Recent Growth:Grew by 6.3% over the past year.
• Countries Passed: Surpassed Mexico and Australia.
• Next Milestones:Trails South Korea (No. 13) by about 2% growth and aims for the top 10 by overtaking Canada (No. 10) by 2030.
• Details are tracked by the Florida Chamber Foundation.

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• Key industriesdriving this growth
• Population migrationtrends into the state

Senate Passes Historic $250,000 Property Tax Cut for Florida Homeowners Proposed Constitutional Amendment Creates $250,000 Homestead Exemption

Tallahassee–Taking a historic step towards eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners, the Florida Senate today passed House Joint Resolution (HJR) 1-F, sponsored by Senator Bryan Avila (R-Miami Springs), creating a $250,000 homestead exemption on non-school levies for Florida homeowners. The Joint Resolution, a priority of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the current exemption for owner-occupied homestead property to $250,000 over two years and creates a framework for full exemption over time. The amendment will appear on the November 2026 General Election Ballot for approval by Florida voters. Continue reading →

OCALA, Fla. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) hosted a Veterans Town Hall Friday evening at the College of Central Florida, joined by special guest Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), a decorated Navy SEAL who chairs the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

The program opened with a presentation of the Colors by the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, a reading of “Old Glory” by Master Chief Mack Ellis, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Howard Mautner, a 102-year-old World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. Pete Feliciano, Captain, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), delivered the invocation, and radio host Greg Cassidy served as emcee.

Members answered questions submitted by attendees on women veterans’ health care, mental health and suicide prevention, and veteran homelessness. Every question not reached during the program will receive a personal follow-up from Rep. Cammack’s office.

“My job as a representative is to hear from everybody,” said Rep. Cammack. “We have an open door policy, you can come at any time and talk to me and the team, and we will always do our best to answer your questions. We think of this as a tour of duty for ourselves, and thank you for giving us that opportunity to serve.”

“It is absolutely necessary for us to sit up here, no matter what’s coming at us, and answer those questions, and do the best we can to do what we think is best for the country,” said Rep. Luttrell. “Thank you for your service, and your spouses for their service.”

In a wide-ranging fireside conversation, the two members walked veterans through the transition from active duty to the VA and previewed the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act, a package of 60 veterans bills expected on the House floor in the coming weeks, gathering direct feedback from the room on its provisions, including the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act. Continue reading →