PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that an additional 176 Florida schools have earned the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their extensive support of military families. There are now nearly 400 schools throughout the state that have earned a Purple Star School designation. Additionally, five school districts have earned the Florida Purple Star School District designation established this year. The five school districts awarded the Florida Purple Star School District designation are Bay, Brevard, Citrus, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa.

“We encourage every school in the state to strive to better serve military families and earn the designation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am proud to recognize these schools and school districts for their efforts to support our military families and earn the Purple Star designation.”

“Congratulations to the schools earning the Purple Star School of Distinction designation,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. “Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ unwavering commitment to our servicemembers, these schools are going above and beyond to support our military families. This designation will go a long way toward guiding veterans and military families through the challenges they face.” Continue reading →

Starting next week, we’re relocating our Ocala District Office from its current location at 3301 SW 34th Circle, Suite 402, Ocala, FL 34474 to a new location announced soon! Our office contact information will remain the same (phone number of 352-421-9052) and you can reach our team via phone and email in the district just like always!

If you’d like to visit an in-person location in the interim, our office in Gainesville located at 5550 NW 111th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32653 is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.

We look forward to sharing the details of our new Ocala location soon!

Kat Cammack

Dear Neighbor,

Florida’s Third is gearing up for the holiday season and the next Presidential Inauguration for President Trump! If you have any questions or need help making plans for the big day, please call our office in Washington D.C. and ask for assistance. You can reach us at (202) 225-5744. We look forward to providing you with the information you need to plan accordingly.

The National Guard turns 388 years old today—that’s over three centuries of unyielding service and commitment to freedom. Thank you to our men and women who are serving, and have served, in the National Guard. Your service is critical to our national defense! Continue reading →