Live, Work, Shop, and Play, In Florida

Joe Mullins sits down with William Sanchez, founder of the Cultural Awareness Fund, to talk about the growth of the International Festival in Daytona Beach. What started as a small community event in Ormond Beach has now transformed into a massive, two-day cultural experience featuring over 30 nations represented through food, music, dance, and art. 🎨

Dennis Lemma was sworn in as Seminole County’s 10th Sheriff in 2017 and was subsequently re-elected in 2020 and 2024. As the county’s chief law enforcement officer, Sheriff Lemma leads a workforce of more than 1,400 employees and manages an annual budget of nearly $200 million. Sheriff Lemma began his career with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in 1992 as a correctional officer. He later became a deputy sheriff and, over the course of more than three decades, has served in virtually every position within the agency. During his career, he served as the agency’s primary spokesperson and rose through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, and chief deputy before being elected Sheriff. Sheriff Lemma has been a leading voice in Florida’s response to the opioid epidemic. In 2019, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody appointed him to serve as Chair Delegate for her Statewide Opioid Working Group, where he worked alongside state leaders, health professionals, and law enforcement partners to identify best practices for reducing opioid misuse, expanding treatment opportunities, and strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts. Sheriff Lemma later continued in this leadership role as Chair Delegate under Attorney General James Uthmeier, helping guide statewide strategies to address the evolving challenges of substance abuse and overdose prevention. In July 2019, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis selected Sheriff Lemma to chair a statewide drug abuse prevention panel focused on identifying innovative solutions and best practices to combat substance abuse throughout Florida, particularly among youth. Sheriff Lemma has also played a prominent leadership role in national law enforcement organizations. He served on the Board of Directors for the Major County Sheriffs of America and was elected President of the organization, serving from 2022 to 2024. The Major County Sheriffs of America represents the largest sheriff’s offices in the United States and works to advance collaboration, innovation, and professional standards in modern policing. Sheriff Lemma currently serves as President of the Florida Sheriffs Association, the statewide organization representing Florida’s 67 elected sheriffs. In this role, he works closely with sheriffs across the state, legislative leaders, and public safety partners to help shape public safety policy, advance legislative priorities, and strengthen resources for Florida’s law enforcement agencies. His leadership focuses on ensuring that sheriffs have the tools necessary to protect communities, support crime prevention efforts, and address emerging public safety challenges facing the state. In February 2020, Sheriff Lemma was selected to serve on the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice, representing sheriffs nationwide on the Business and Community Development Committee. That same year, he was appointed to represent Florida sheriffs as a member of the All Sheriffs’ Authority, a national initiative addressing the impacts of mental health and substance abuse on communities and law enforcement agencies. In February 2021, Sheriff Lemma joined the board of directors for the Victoria’s Voice Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and preventing substance abuse, particularly among teenagers. In March 2021, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office opened the Hope & Healing Center in partnership with AdventHealth. This innovative collaboration between health care providers and law enforcement offers clinical support and treatment resources for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Sheriff Lemma is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in administrative leadership. Sheriff Lemma and his wife, Diana, have two sons, Dylan and Dayne.

John Koufos leads Cottage Four, LLC, and is a sought-after strategist, consultant, and crisis manager, due to his laser focus on implementation and execution. He is a nationally recognized criminal justice advocate with 20 years of experience building and leading organizations, coalitions, and campaigns. John is a former trial lawyer with deep experience helping organizations optimize secondchance hiring, develop healthcare/health IT and AI verticals, execute business capture strategies, and mitigate risk. He also helps cities, states, and the federal government optimize reentry systems. Worked with multiple Presidential Administrations and Governors. Regular speaker and commentator on criminal justice, healthcare, and workforce issues. Produced Retaining Talent, a second chance hiring documentary. Former Director of Criminal Justice Advocacy at Arnold Ventures. Former National Director of Reentry Initiatives at Right On Crime. Former Executive Director of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation. Named one of New Jersey’s “Top 40 Under 40” by NJBIZ.

Joseph Ryan Gruters is an American politician and accountant who has served as the 67th chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) since 2025.[1] He has been a member of the Florida Senate since 2018 and formerly the treasurer of the RNC. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018 and was the chair of the Florida Republican Party from 2019 to 2023. He became chair of the national party during the summer meeting of the party on August 22, 2025.

Meet your Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia   Blaise Ingoglia built his reputation by holding government accountable, long before he held public office. Originally from New York, Blaise moved to Spring Hill, Florida, in 1996 with just $1,600 to his name. He soon found success as a mortgage broker and later founded Hartland Homes, a homebuilding company dedicated to helping working families achieve the dream of homeownership. Ingoglia’s interest in public service was sparked in 2007 when he noticed local governments “going wild” spending property tax dollars. That frustration led him to launch Government Gone Wild, a viral video series and public seminar campaign aimed at exposing government waste and out-of-control spending. His YouTube channel has garnered nearly 8 million views, helping to spark a broader national conversation about fiscal responsibility. Over time, Blaise became a respected voice for transparency and common-sense governance, serving in the Florida Senate, representing the 11th district, from 2022 to 2025, and the Florida House of Representatives from 2014 to 2022 in the 35th district, as well as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida from 2015 to 2019. But long before that, he was just a homebuilder with a camcorder, a YouTube channel, and a determination to make sure taxpayer dollars were treated with respect. And yes, fittingly for someone named Blaise, he now serves as Florida’s State Fire Marshal and works every day to support firefighters in their life-saving missions. CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s top priority is making Florida more affordable, with a focus on lowering property taxes and reducing insurance costs for hardworking families. 

Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America’s job creators. A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his sixth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and the House Budget Committee. As a pharmacist serving in Congress, Buddy is dedicated to working towards a health care system that provides more choices, less costs and better services. A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Buddy married his college sweetheart, Amy. Buddy and Amy have three sons, three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren.

Wilton Simpson, Florida’s 13th Commissioner of Agriculture, is a fifth-generation Floridian, proud to be born and raised in the Sunshine State. A lifelong Florida farmer and entrepreneur, Commissioner Simpson has deep personal and professional roots grounded in agriculture. For over four decades, he owned and managed a large-scale egg-laying operation that supplied families across the state. The Commissioner of Agriculture oversees the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. With his background in agriculture, Commissioner Simpson clearly understands the challenges faced by Florida’s farmers. During his first legislative session as Commissioner of Agriculture, Simpson made great strides to support Florida’s farmers, consumers, and those who work each day to protect them. Securing the future of Florida agriculture, prioritizing Florida-grown food, defending second amendment rights, and – most importantly – defining agriculture as a national security issue in Florida were among his top priorities upon taking office. His legislative service and history of community involvement also positions him to guide the department’s other equally important functions, such as protecting the environment, ensuring the availability, affordability, and safety of our food supply, and advocating for Florida consumers. From 2012 to 2022, Commissioner Simpson served as a member of the Florida Senate and was elected Senate President for the 2020-2022 term. Serving as Senate President through a world-wide pandemic came with many unique challenges, but Commissioner Simpson fought to keep Florida open and free and to ensure that Florida was a beacon of hope, opportunity, and freedom for generations to come. Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Commissioner Simpson was a staunch advocate for Florida agriculture and our proud farmers and ranchers. Commissioner Simpson was instrumental in securing historic funding for the industry and crucial protections, like the Right to Farm Act and Florida Wildlife Corridor Act. Commissioner Simpson lives in Pasco County with his wife Kathy. Their son Wilton Jr. and his wife Caroline are practically neighbors, as are Commissioner Simpson’s daughter Lauran, her husband Kenten, and their daughters. Among his many accomplishments, Commissioner Simpson’s most esteemed title is “Papa” to his two beautiful granddaughters, Addy and Emy.

Evan Power has been serving as the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida since January 2024 and is a member of the Republican National Committee. Before this role, he chaired the Leon County Republican Party and was the Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Florida. Evan’s political journey began after he graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Finance. He worked for Florida Representative Marco Rubio and became actively involved in the Leon County Republican Party. Despite the county’s Democratic lean, he led the local party to notable victories, including Corey Simon’s historic win for a state Senate seat that had not been held by Republicans since Reconstruction. Evan is a three-time delegate to the Republican National Convention and has twice been elected to serve on the Convention’s Rules and Order Committee. Within the Republican National Committee, Evan currently serves on the Rules, Election Integrity and Presidential Nomination Process committees. In January 2024, Evan was elected Chair of the Republican Party of Florida, receiving endorsements from prominent Republican figures such as Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Matt Gaetz, and former state party chairs Blaise Ingoglia and Joe Gruters. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Melissa, their son Emerson, and daughter Evelyn.

Randy Fine was elected to represent Florida’s 6th Congressional District in April of 2025 and serves on the House Foreign Affairs and the Education and Workforce Committee.  A third-generation Floridian, Randy built a career as a successful entrepreneur, founding and running businesses in retail, technology, and hospitality. At 40, he retired from the private sector to focus on raising his two sons, Jacob and David, with his wife, Wendy. He has been an active Boy Scout volunteer, serving as both Cubmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster.  Randy’s retirement didn’t last long. In 2016, he was elected to the Florida House, where he served the maximum eight years before moving on to the Florida Senate and then Congress. During his time in Tallahassee, he chaired five committees, passed more than forty bills, and became known as a strong advocate for school choice, tough immigration enforcement, and protecting children from harmful ideologies.  As the only Jewish Republican in the Florida Legislature, Randy led the fight to make Florida the safest state in America for Jewish families and people of faith. His colleagues and national Jewish organizations honored him with the nickname “The Hebrew Hammer” for his work opposing terrorism and combatting antisemitism.  The son of two public school teachers, Randy graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in government and later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated with high distinction as one of the youngest Baker Scholars in decades. 

Duval County Republican Party Meeting Time and Date: Every 3rd Monday at 6PM Meeting Location: Salem Center, 7235 Bentley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Duval County Office Republican Party of Duval County address change: 2051 Art Museum Drive, Suite 130 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Party Officers Chair:Charles BarrChairman@duval.gop904-626-9124 Committeeman:Dean Blackbinvestm@bellsouth.net904-813-3016 Committeewoman:Ginger Soudgingersoud@comcast.net

KIM YEATER Kim Yeater is the host of the Take Your Power Back Show and Peak Performance Master Coach who has devoted the past twenty-four years to supporting high achievers in achieving their dreams. As CEO of the National Take Our Elections Back Initiative, her mission is to restore the integrity of America's voting system and allow the people's vote to be heard. MIKE LINDELL www.mypillow.com 1-800-544-8939 1-800-308-1299  

Rick Scott was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is currently serving his second term representing the state of Florida. Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate, Rick Scott served two terms as the 45th Governor of Florida, working every day to turn around Florida’s economy and secure the state’s future as the best place for families and businesses to succeed. Rick Scott grew up in public housing in the Midwest as his adoptive father, a World War II veteran and truck driver, and his mother, a store clerk, struggled to financially support their family. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Ann, Rick Scott joined the Navy, where he served active duty as a radar man aboard the USS Glover. He used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and eventually opened his first business – a donut shop. Rick Scott went on to run the world’s largest healthcare company and continues to fight every day so families across the state can have the same opportunities he had to live the American dream. Rick Scott knows firsthand that a good paying job is one of the most important things for a family, and following Florida’s economic collapse in 2009, he made the decision to run for governor as a businessman with no political experience. During his term as Governor, he successfully championed more than $10 billion in tax cuts and cut thousands of burdensome regulations that led Florida businesses to create nearly 1.7 million new jobs. Under his leadership, the unemployment rate dropped from 11 percent to 3.3 percent, Florida paid down $10 billion in state debt, and record investments were made in what matters most to Floridians – education, the environment, and public safety. Rick Scott and his wife, Ann, have been married for 52 years and have two daughters, Allison and Jordan, six grandsons, Auguste, Quinton, Sebastian, Eli, Louie and Jude, and one granddaughter, Zelda Ann.

Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman. Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education. Byron is committed to serving and giving back to the community that gave him so much. He has served Southwest Florida in many ways, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College after being appointed by then-Governor Rick Scott. Byron continues to volunteer in his church as a youth leader and a mentor. He also enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth football and basketball leagues. Congressman Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons: Damon, Darin, and Mason. Byron has spent his entire adult life serving others, whether it be through volunteering, business, or leadership. He is committed to representing Florida's 19th Congressional District's conservative values in Washington DC to ensure a stronger Florida and a stronger nation.

      Dr. Richie Striano brings a unique approach and skill set to non-surgical treatment of a wide variety of joint disorders. Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging with 15 years of experience in the application of high-definition diagnostic imaging to accurately diagnose joint structures at the time of the visit. Coupled with review of all historical imaging a complete picture of each contributing component to the loss of mobility, function, stability, activity, quality of life and pain starts the approach. He was among the first doctors to qualify, sit for and pass the credentialing examination in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging and earned a pioneer certificate from the American Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

In this week’s episode of The Joe Mullins Show - Live, Work, Shop, Play, Joe Mullins dives deep into Florida’s unique stance on freedom, governance, and public health. Joined by Jennifer Galardi from the Heritage Foundation and Pastor Jay, they unpack the lasting effects of COVID-19, the growing influence of pharmaceuticals in policy, and the tension between government authority and personal liberty. From media narratives to parental rights, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and explores how Florida’s approach to freedom could shape the future of health policy in America.

Jennifer Galardi is a Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness in The Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center. She has decades of experience in the fitness and nutrition industries, working for some of the most prominent brands to represent health and wellness initiatives including Nike, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Comcast as well as being featured in numerous magazines. Her writing has been featured in The Federalist, Epoch Times, Washington Examiner, and The Blaze. She often appears in media to explain the cultural and policy shifts happening as a result of the MAHA movement. She has both an undergraduate and master’s degree in public policy from Washington and Lee University and Pepperdine University, respectively.

Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg Jr., April 5, 1956), is an American fitness instructor, actor, and retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract, under the ring name Diamond Dallas Page (often shortened to DDP). In the course of his wrestling career Page has wrestled for mainstream wrestling promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Tonight's guest is former Pro Wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page.

Interview guest tonight is Pro Wrestling Star, Diamond Dallas Page!

Tonight's guests are Corrine Atkins and Freddie Hamilton.

Tonight's guests, Jay Collins and Kim Yater.

Tonight's guest is Rob Goldstein.

On this episode of Live, Work, Shop and Play, NFL football was a topic of discussion.

Charles Barr and Jay Kollups were the guests.

Today's topic is Health Insurance.

Today's guest on the show, Paul Renner.

This episode's interview guest is Florida Gubernatorial candidate, Paul Renner.  

Tune into this episode of Live, Work, Play as the guest will be Florida Lt. Governor, Collins.

In this episode of Live, Work, Shop and Play, the interview guest was Congressmen, Randy Fine.