Scott Franklin

Great discussion with the Okeechobee Economic Development Council and FloridaCommerce on growth in rural Florida. Our team appreciated hearing directly from community and business leaders focused o...

In today’s @HouseAppropsGOP budget hearing with @SecRollins, we discussed the more than $3 billion in losses Florida growers faced from this year’s devastating freeze. We also focused on solutions...

Good to see continued investment in higher education here in Polk County with the opening of SEU’s new Winter Haven campus. This 13,000 sq. ft. facility expands access to flexible undergraduate and...

In yesterday's House Committee on Appropriations Energy & Water budget hearing with Secretary Chris Wright , the focus was straightforward: energy policy affects costs, reliability and our nationa...

I appreciated the conversation today with Ze’ev Orenstein about the work underway at the City of David, especially after visiting earlier this year. The discoveries there are helping bring Jerusale...

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Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jews lost and the strength of the survivors. As we remember their lives, we must ensure that the promise of "Never Again"...

I was honored to welcome U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson to our Lakeland District Office today. CSM Richardson was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Do...

Great to see the community come together to celebrate the Rotary Club of Lake Wales’s 100 years of service. As a former Rotarian, I know firsthand the kind of commitment it takes to sustain an orga...

This National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and resilience of the Americans who endured captivity in service to our nation. Their strength in...

We had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of my neighbor, John A. Causey, this week. John proudly served our nation in the United States Navy and was stationed at U.S. Naval Air Station M...

Had a great tour of the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. This 84-acre campus is a major investment in Polk County and will expand access to high-quality care when it op...

Our team attended the Polk County Farm Bureau 2026 Legislative Luncheon and appreciated hearing updates from members of our state delegation. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside t...

Our team had the privilege of attending the 57th Annual Presidents’ Roundtable Awards Banquet, where outstanding public safety professionals from across Polk County were recognized for their braver...

Congratulations to Bert J. Harris, III on his retirement after four decades of service as Lake Placid’s town attorney. That kind of commitment to a community doesn’t go unnoticed. Lake Placid is st...

It was great to see more than 9,000 folks come out for the 15th Annual Avon Park Rotary Blueberry & Bluegrass Festival. Events like this are a great reminder of what makes Florida’s Heartland so sp...

Today, I introduced the bipartisan SCHEDULES Act with @repjimmypanetta to help ensure our veterans can access timely, high-quality specialty care through the VA. As a veteran, I know how critical i...

🚨LAST CALL: High school students in FL-18, final chance to submit your artwork. 📍 Lake Placid: April 7, 5 PM 📍 Lakeland: April 8, 5 PM Winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for on...

Today, on Gold Star Spouses Day, we honor the husbands and wives who have endured the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one in service to our nation. We remain forever grateful for the families w...

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope, joy and new life His victory brings to the world. From my family to yours, we wish you a blessed and joyful Easter!