Florida
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Florida Legislative Session
His Excellency Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise was named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Florida Legislative Session on Wednesday during his visit to the state capitol in Tallahassee. During each day of the legislative session , a physician is sponsored by either a member of the Florida Senate or the State House of Representatives work in the legislative clinic to provide a vital professional service to the members of the Florida Legislature and all legislative employees. This year Dr. Moise was selected by State Representative Daphne Campbell to serve in the honorary position on April 8, in celebration of Caribbean Day. Steve Crisafulli the Speaker of Florida House of Representatives introduced Dr. Moise to members in the House Chamber as the Doctor of the Day. I’m deeply honored to serve as Doctor of the Day for the the 2015 legislative session, especially in celebration of Caribbean Day, stated Dr. Moise. I look forward to providing lawmakers with medical care while also serving to strengthen physician-legislator relations.
ABOUT DR. RUDY MOISE – Moise was born in Port-Au-Prince and moved to the United States at age 17. When Moise arrived in the U.S. he had the task of learning English and also completing his high school education. From there he went on to earn an MBA from the University of Miami, a doctorate degree in osteopathy from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and a juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. To add to that impressive list he also holds a flight surgeon degree from the U.S. Air Force of Aerospace Medicine and has served as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Moise has also worked as a primary care physician, an attorney, an entrepreneur and an actor.
In January 2010 he traveled to Haiti with a disaster rescue team to help after the earthquake that destroyed much of Port-Au-Prince. While he was there he helped with pulling people from the rubble, administering lifesaving medical care, and everything in between. After returning from the rescue efforts he collected and shipped more than 300,000 items to Haiti.
In April 2014 he was appointed Haiti Ambassador-at-large by President Mitchell Martelly, and has continued his service to his home country.
Florida House of Representatives Chamber
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Legislative Session with members of a Miami group home business visiting State Representative Daphne Campbell during Caribbean Day.
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Legislative Session with State Representative Barbara Watson, North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph and other officials from the City of North Miami celebrate Caribbean Day at the Florida House of Representatives.
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise met with State Senator Bill Galvano as a follow up on the Senator visit to Miami several weeks ago.
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Legislative Session with the nursing staff at the Florida House of Representatives clinic.
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise named “Doctor of the Day” for the 2015 Legislative Session is seating at State Representative Daphne Campbell chamber seat.
Ambassador at Large Dr. Rudy Moise with State Representative Daphne Campbell who’s dressed appropriately to celebrate Caribbean Day at the Florida House of Representatives.
Florida
Joe Strada Loans Campaign $5 Million, Launches $1 Million Ad Buy in Congressional District 11
The ad was produced by political strategist Brad Herold of Something Else Strategies and marks the first major media investment of the campaign.
$5 MILLION PERSONAL LOAN TO CAMPAIGN
Strada, founder of Strada Services, announced last week that he had loaned his congressional campaign $5 million, providing the campaign with substantial financial resources early in the election cycle.
Strada Services is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned companies specializing in air conditioning, electrical, security, and plumbing services.
The campaign said the loan and advertising investment demonstrate Strada’s commitment to communicating directly with voters throughout Central Florida.
FIRST MAJOR MEDIA PUSH
The $1 million advertising effort is expected to reach voters across Florida’s 11th Congressional District through a combination of television, radio, and digital media platforms.
The campaign has positioned Strada as a conservative outsider and successful entrepreneur focused on bringing private-sector experience to Washington.
Additional details regarding future advertising and campaign events are expected in the coming weeks.
ABOUT FLORIDA’S 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Florida’s 11th Congressional District includes portions of Central Florida and is expected to be one of the state’s closely watched congressional races during the 2026 election cycle.
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Florida
Republican Rep. Paula Stark Disqualified From Ballot, Giving Democrats Opportunity to Flip House District 47
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) — Florida State Rep. Paula Stark has been disqualified from seeking reelection in Florida House District 47 after failing to satisfy candidate qualifying requirements before the noon Friday filing deadline.
According to state election records, Stark’s candidacy was disqualified due to a deficiency involving required financial disclosure filings, commonly referred to as Form 6. Florida law requires candidates for legislative office to timely submit all qualifying documents, including financial disclosure forms, to appear on the ballot.
Form 6 Financial Disclosure Requirement
Form 6 is a public financial disclosure document required for state elected officials and candidates. The form requires candidates to disclose assets, liabilities, sources of income, and other financial interests.
The disclosure includes a sworn certification stating: “Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Form 6 and that the facts stated in it are true.”
Candidates are required to complete, sign and timely file the disclosure as part of Florida’s qualifying process. Failure to properly file required qualifying documents, including Form 6, by the statutory deadline can result in disqualification from the ballot.
Democrats Advance to Primary Election
With Stark removed from contention, Democrats now have an opportunity to capture the Republican-held seat in House District 47.
The only candidates remaining in the race are:
- Jorge Figueroa, President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
- Anthony Nieves, a state investigator
The two Democrats will compete in the Aug. 18 Democratic Primary, with the winner becoming Representative-Elect.
House District 47 covers portions of Osceola County and has been represented by Stark since her election to the Florida House.
The disqualification was among the most notable developments of Florida’s 2026 candidate qualifying period and significantly alters the political landscape in a district Republicans had hoped to retain.
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