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Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez-Tejeda Joins Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith’s Legislative Team

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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - Florida Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith has hired veteran community leader Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez-Tejeda to join his legislative team as District Executive Secretary (DES). Photo: Office of Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith // Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith has hired community leader, Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez-Tejeda to join his legislative team. Gomez-Tejeda brings over two decades of experience in social work and government relations into her new role as Rep. Smith’s District Executive Secretary (DES).

Gomez-Tejeda holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Business Administration. She has extensive experience in public-private partnerships, government agencies, and the nonprofit sector. As an experienced and passionate social service professional, Gomez-Tejeda has dedicated her life to improving living conditions of low income individuals, families, survivors of domestic violence as well as at-risk minorities, consequently bringing great knowledge and heart to the team.

Since joining Rep. Smith’s team shortly before Hurricane Irma hit Florida, Gomez-Tejeda has already served countless families in the aftermath of both Irma and Hurricane Maria. She has navigated constituents through the complexities of disaster relief assistance and has quickly become a key leader in local efforts to collect and transport critical resources to Puerto Rico. She has worked tirelessly to assist families as they relocate to central Florida.

Gomez-Tejeda is a long-time resident of South Florida, and now a resident of Orlando. She was born in Central America, and grew up in Puerto Rico. During her spare time, Jackie serves as a member of the Vamos4PR-Florida steering committee, a coalition of stateside labor, community, religious, cultural and human rights organizations and individuals who organize for a fair economy for all Puerto Ricans.

Rep. Smith offered the following statement on his decision to hire Gomez-Tejeda as District Executive Secretary:

“Since hiring Jackie shortly before two massive storms devastated parts of Florida and the Caribbean, she has quickly become an invaluable resource for constituents in East Orlando. From providing local residents with critical resources and support after Irma, to helping coordinate humanitarian efforts for the people of Puerto Rico, Jackie is already making a huge impact. I’m honored and privileged to have her on our team.”

Jackie Goez-Tejeda offered the following statement:

“I am humbled and excited to join Representative Smith’s dynamic team as District Executive Secretary. I have dedicated my life to serving those in need and advocating for those less privileged. I look forward to putting my decades of experience to work by doing the same for the hardworking families and students of Florida House District 49.”

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Governor DeSantis Deploys Additional Personnel, Assets to Southern Florida and the Keys to Stop Potential Influx of Illegal Immigration from Haiti

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In anticipation of a potential influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti, Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered additional state assets to the Keys and southern waters of the State of Florida.
For quite some time, the State of Florida has been dedicating significant resources to combat illegal vessels coming to Florida from countries such as Haiti,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Given the circumstances in Haiti, I have directed the Division of Emergency Management, the Florida State Guard, and state law enforcement agencies to deploy over 250 additional officers and soldiers and over a dozen air and sea craft to the southern coast of Florida to protect our state. No state has done more to supplement the (under-resourced) U.S. Coast Guard’s interdiction efforts; we cannot have illegal aliens coming to Florida.”
Currently, state agencies have security and surveillance assets in South Florida and the Keys as a part of Operation Vigilant Sentry to stop illegal immigration at sea. The governor’s directive today will send additional personnel and assets from the following agencies:
  • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement: 39 additional officers.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: 23 additional officers with eight additional seacraft.
  • The Florida National Guard: 48 additional Guardsmen with four additional helicopters.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol: 30 additional officers with an additional aircraft and drones for surveillance.
Governor DeSantis will also today authorize a deployment of the Florida State Guard to the Keys to assist in the operation. This deployment includes up to 133 soldiers.
Illegal immigrants feel empowered to enter the sovereign territory of the United States because of the federal government’s refusal to diligently enforce our immigration laws and protect the integrity of the border. When a state faces the possibility of invasion, it has the right and duty to defend its territory and people. Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida will act.

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Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

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