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History

The Importance of Knowing Our History

BlogHistoryApril 5, 2026

The Importance of Knowing Our History

Understanding where we came from is essential to protecting where we're going. A look at why history education matters now more than ever.

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Service

Service Above Self

BlogServiceMarch 28, 2026

Service Above Self

Reflections on military service and what it means to put country before self in today's world.

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Palm Coast / Ormond Beach Observer

Op-EdPalm Coast / Ormond Beach ObserverMarch 24, 2026

My View: School choice is working in Florida — and families are leading the way

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Community

Building Stronger Communities

BlogCommunityMarch 20, 2026

Building Stronger Communities

How Volusia County and communities across Florida can come together to create lasting, positive change.

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History

Lessons from the Founding Fathers

BlogHistoryMarch 12, 2026

Lessons from the Founding Fathers

What the architects of our nation can teach us about leadership, sacrifice, and the pursuit of liberty.

7 min readRead article

Politics

Why Local Politics Matter

BlogPoliticsMarch 5, 2026

Why Local Politics Matter

National headlines dominate the conversation, but the decisions that most directly affect our lives happen right here at home.

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Service

The Veteran's Perspective

BlogServiceFebruary 25, 2026

The Veteran's Perspective

How military experience shapes the way you see the world — and why that perspective is needed in our communities.

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Ormond Beach Observer

Op-EdOrmond Beach ObserverSeptember 12, 2025

My View: Volusia's young conservatives will carry on Charlie Kirk's legacy

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West Volusia Beacon

Op-EdWest Volusia BeaconApril 8, 2025

Government shouldn't use force or intimidation to make policy changes

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Ormond Beach Observer

Op-EdOrmond Beach ObserverFebruary 10, 2025

My View: City of Ormond Beach removes fluoride from the water supply

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West Volusia Beacon

PressWest Volusia BeaconDecember 19, 2024

What's going on in the GOP? County party gets new leadership, as a federal lawsuit moves forward

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Daytona Beach News-Journal

PressDaytona Beach News-JournalDecember 1, 2023

Volusia Republicans: DeSantis won debate with Newsom, but is still unlikely to catch Trump

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