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Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy Grand Opening
I was incredibly honored to be part of Citrus Ridge's grand opening in Davenport, and to meet the school's class president, Maite Lane!
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Fox News Interview: Protecting our nation from terrorist attacks. Click on the picture to watch my interview!
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
I had the great honor to speak at the POW/MIA Memorial Dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland. The ceremony also recognized the late, and courageous, U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant Foster Eugene Heath, a World War II prisoner of war. Thank you to our selfless service members who were, and still are, prisoners of war or missing in action. God Bless.
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Congressional Classroom
I love meeting with students from the Randy Roberts Foundation every year. These bright future leaders of our communities are true inspirations, and I commend their engagement and drive for learning about our nation's government and history.
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Rep. Ross and SPCA Present Award to Officer Kareem Garibaldi
Officer Kareem Garibaldi of the Lakeland Police Department was named a Hometown Hero for rescuing a 10-week-old puppy wandering without food or shelter.
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