Fleming Island Republican Sam Garrison will take the helm of the Florida House of Representatives in 2026 after being selected for the role in October. He will replace House Speaker Danny Perez, who had a tumultuous tenure embroiled in public conflict with Gov. Ron DeSantis. The conflict marked an apparent shift in the alliance between the Republican governor and the state’s Republican legislative majority, which for years had an agreeable relationship. After Garrison was unanimously elected, he pointed to what he believes to be the biggest threat to the conservative movement in Florida: complacency. “This is not an external danger; it is internal,” Garrison said. “Our challenge isn’t the Democrats. It’s us.” On our next program Dec. 29, we ask Garrison about his plans as House speaker, where he stands with the term-limited governor and what to expect from the upcoming House legislative session in January.
Guest: State Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, incoming speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Then, helping kids unlock their inner strength through mindfulness disguised as magic. A new book tells the story of a 12-year-old girl dealing with social isolation and a chronic medical condition that keeps her feeling alienated in the already alien space of middle school. We speak to the author about the inspiration to explore new ways for kids and their parents to think and talk about difference, courage and discovering their own sources of power.
Guests:
- Susan Chappelear, author of Skyler and the Moonstone Medallions
- John Chappelear, author of The Daily Six
And, we recap two weeks of Jacksonville Jaguars matchups, including an important challenge against the Denver Broncos and another against division rivals the Indianapolis Colts. When we return from holiday break, we'll see where the team stands in the race for the playoffs.
Guest: Alessandra Pontbriand, sportscaster at News4Jax
Topics and guests subject to change.