GAINESVILLE, FL – On Friday, Congresswoman Kat Cammack honored the 2022 Veteran of the Year, Mr. Ansil Lewis, a 30-year United States Marine Corps veteran, at a small ceremony in Gainesville.

Surrounded by friends, family, and fellow veterans, Sergeant Major Lewis received a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor, a plaque bearing his name, one of Congresswoman Cammack’s challenge coins, and his special recognition in the Congressional Record.

Mr. Lewis served as a Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 2017, where he received the Bronze Star; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Navy Unit Commendation; and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal.  Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) announced the City of Starke’s award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The City of Starke will receive a $6.3M grant, in addition to a $10.6M Water and Waste Disposal Loan and a $9.6M Water and Waste Disposal Grant.

The Rural Development investment will be used to provide additional financing for the City of Starke’s wastewater treatment plant system improvement project. The proposed investments will bring the city into compliance with regulatory agencies and will assure public health and welfare for its existing and future residents in the City’s designated service area.

USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the quality of life in rural America and offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric, and communications infrastructure. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing a new Scams at a Glance resource to help Floridians spot and avoid travel scams. During the spring break season, many Floridians and tourists will be traveling. Florida is a hot destination where more than 130 million tourists visited in 2022. Unfortunately, scammers know this and may try to exploit consumers, casting a wide net to try and trap unwary travelers. Attorney General Moody is releasing Scams at a Glance: Travel Traps to help consumers avoid falling for fraudsters’ tricks during this busy travel season and beyond.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “As spring break gets underway and we continue to recognize National Consumer Protection Week, I am releasing a new resource to help protect travelers. Scams at a Glance: Travel Traps highlights common schemes designed to rip off tourists, as well as helpful tips to avoid falling victim. Download it for free before you leave on spring break or plan a summer getaway.” Continue reading →