Duval Times

Rep. John Rutherford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Florida’s 5th District since 2017, has been actively communicating significant milestones and initiatives through his social media channels. This article presents a compilation of his tweets from April 2, 2025, highlighting notable historical events and legislative actions.

Rep. John Rutherford commemorated an important historical event with the message: "In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon arrived on our shores and named the land we know as Florida. Over five hundred years later, may we honor this anniversary and Florida’s rich history. Happy Pascua Florida Day!" The tweet, posted on April 2, 2025, underscores Florida's historical significance since its discovery by the Spanish explorer.

Addressing the issue of school safety, Rep. Rutherford stated on April 2, 2025: "Every child has a right to feel safe at school. That’s why I introduced the PLAN for School Safety Act with @RepJoeNeguse to help connect subject matter experts with school leaders to better facilitate participation in school safety programs and grants. As a former sheriff and..." This legislative effort aims to enhance safety in educational institutions by fostering collaboration between experts and school leaders.

In a different tweet made on the same day, April 2, 2025, Rep. Rutherford emphasized his engagement with coastal community concerns: "As a Co-Chair of the House Coastal Communities Caucus, I was honored to join the @asbpa at their Coastal Summit to discuss how important coastal communities are to Florida and our country. I was also honored to receive the ASBPA’s 2025 Friend of the Coast Award for my team’s..." During this engagement, he highlighted the importance of coastal areas to Florida and received recognition for his efforts from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.