Blessed to be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my amazing mother. Undoubtedly she is the rock of our family who has the biggest, empathetic heart I know. Through all life adversities she still manages to always help others. Forever grateful to be her son. Happy Mother’s Day!

Today, we celebrated the life Senator Bob Graham in Miami Lakes. A man who I looked up to and considered a role model on how to conduct myself in my public life. Thank you to his wife Adele, children & family for lending him to the people of Florida. He will be missed.

It was truly an honor to meet the Secratary of the Navy at Fleet Week Miami . Thank you for the announcement of the next nuclear sub #USSMiami . It’s was an incredible experience to witness the power and sophistication of these naval vessels and show support for our armed forces.

During Nurses Week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of our nurses. Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to the healing and caring of others inspires us all. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to our community’s health and well-being!

Started this beautiful Sunday at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach. Father Russell reminded us to love one another as Christ loves everyone of us. We are Christ’s conduit to bring love into the world.

Started my day @ 8 am mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Hialeah for Good Shepard service. I learned the following from Hallow App’s Friday Easter Challenge that resonated with me( yes I’m a little behind).In the name of Jesus, I reject the lie that I will always be broken.

Happy to be at the Miami Dade Youth Mental Health Summit at the University of Miami. Only by collaborating together will we be able to make a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of our youth. #onemiamidade

By taking care of our children we ensure our future is “Bright” no thanks needed, it’s our obligation.

From pages to progress, libraries are the cornerstone of education and empowerment. Celebrating #NationalLibraryWeek - where knowledge knows no bounds! 📚 #rg13

Our next Cafecito con René is April 17th at Bakery 186. Please come and join us from 8am-9am and use the QR code to register. El proximo Cafecito con René es el 17 de Abril en el Bakery 186. Vengan de 8am-9am y regístrese por el código de QR.

There’s nothing sweeter than seeing the joy on these children’s faces. Enjoyed sharing the spirit of Easter with the students and staff of Paradise Christian School. Thank you Dr. Eileen Fluney for always helping the children & families of our community, I love you my friend!

Thank you to all the men & women who have dedicated their lives to ensure the physical & mental wellbeing of others. We appreciate them all.

Waking up to the very sad news of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Praying for the victims, their families & and the first responders who are on the scene in Baltimore.

Today, at Palm Sunday Mass in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach we were reminded that as Catholics & Christians we are to surrender our pain, frustration, anxiety and suffering to Christ as he surrendered himself for our salvation.

It is always great to see and catch up with my good friend, Senator Rick Scott. I have the privilege of having worked with him as a State Senator and now as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner. I can attest that he truly cares about our State and its people. Rick Scott

Thank you Madam President for the outstanding work you are doing in leading Miami Dade College. Eager to collaborate to ensure that Miami Dade County’s pride and joy continues to be a beacon of hope for many student across our beloved county. #onemiamidade

We had an amazing day yesterday at Norman & Jean Reach Park in PSN for our annual Easter-eggventure. It’s was great to see our families come together for a fun-filled day at the park as we prepare for Easter Sunday.

Today’s sermon at our Lady of the Lakes was about forgiveness: I genuinely & wholeheartedly forgive those who have hurt me, those who are currently trying to hurt me & at the same time ask for forgiveness from those who I may have unintentionally hurt.

Happy International Women's Day to all the phenomenal women out there! Especially to these smart, beautiful, intelligent, passionate & extremely strong, and I do mean strong, women who keep me in line & District 13 running. God bless!