Congressman John Rutherford

Wind, storm surge, and flooding can be just as deadly as the hurricane itself. As peak hurricane season continues, please heed caution, monitor all weather alerts, and be prepared.

Follow listen to 89.9 WJCT-FM and go to my website for more hurricane preparedness information: rutherford.house.gov/issues/hurricane-preparedness.🌀

We owe so much to the men and women who have served our great nation. This National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day, may we remember and honor those who sacrificed so much to keep the air we breathe free. 🇺🇸

The knock on a door that initiates military families into the Gold Star community is one that changes their lives forever. Today, we honor our nation's Gold Star mothers and recognize their selfless contribution to preserving the liberties we hold dear.

The long-awaited South Atlantic red snapper season is finally here. From October 9th to October 22nd, I encourage everyone to take advantage of Florida's beautiful waters and go fishing!

While it is fewer days than we hoped for, this season is a great opportunity for us to learn more about the red snapper fishery, collect high-quality data, and lay the groundwork for a longer and more predictable recreational season in 2027 and the years to come.

Read my full statement here:

Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ announcement of the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic, in which the agency issued n...

Wishing our Jewish community in Northeast Florida and across the nation a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. Yom Tov!

The POW/MIA flag flies across our nation to remember the more than 81,000 Americans who went missing in action or were imprisoned for their loyalty to our nation in the midst of conflict. This National POW/MIA Recognition Day, may we never forget their sacrifices.

Happy 79th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Thank you to the brave airmen and women who bravely defend our country each and every day. Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave Americans on September 17, 1787. Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸

On this solemn day, we remember the 9/11 terror attacks that shook our nation 25 years ago. May we never forget the Americans who lost their lives that day and the many days that followed.

God Bless our brave servicemembers and allies who joined together in the aftermath of this great tragedy to fight terrorism around the world. As a nation, may we continue to find peace and strive each day to be worthy of their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

I wish you each a happy and healthy Labor Day Weekend surrounded by your family and friends.