This week has been absolutely tragic. My heart breaks for those struck by the devastation in Surfside and all of those impacted by this unfathomable disaster. Several tenants of the building have already passed, and many more are still unaccounted for at this time.

Within minutes after the collapse, first responders were on the scene and they continue to work tirelessly to locate the missing. This is an extremely dangerous undertaking, and I am grateful for all of the brave men and women who continue to work day and night to help their fellow Floridians.

When disaster strikes, Florida’s first responders run toward the danger without hesitation, risking their own safety to rescue others. While this scene continues to unfold and we begin to better understand the full extent of the loss, let’s keep these courageous first responders and all of those impacted by the Surfside building collapse in our prayers.

Justin and I are also praying for the Daytona Beach Police Officer fighting for his life after being shot in the head. The coward who attacked him is still on the run, and I am urging anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to please contact law enforcement immediately. Tips can be filed anonymously from anywhere in Florida by dialing **TIPS from a cellphone. This fugitive is extremely dangerous, and we must apprehend him before he can harm anyone else.

These are extremely challenging times, but when tragedy strikes, Floridians come together. Please continue to pray.