On Thursday, I was honored to announce a priority initiative to develop a statewide business court in Florida to support small businesses and job creator statewide. As a former small business owner myself, I understand firsthand the intricate challenges of running a business - navigating complex regulations, overcoming layers of red tape, and sometimes just working to make payroll. A statewide business court will work to create a more favorable environment for businesses of all sizes to thrive in Florida. It will also ease the burden on our current court system, allowing complex cases to be handled by industry experts, freeing resources to serve the public more effectively and reducing the strain on an already overloaded system. 

Lastly, this week I had the pleasure of touring the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Training Facility. It was an honor to see where these heroes learn the life-saving skills needed to protect our communities and conduct Urban Search & Rescue training mission in preparations for storms. As Florida's State Fire Marshal, I am proud to stand with these men and women who tirelessly serve our state in its most challenging moments. We will continue to ensure they have the resources, training, and equipment they need to safely and effectively carry out their essential duties.