U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson, who has represented Florida’s 24th district in Congress since 2011, posted a series of messages on social media regarding hurricane preparedness and upcoming changes to student loan policies.
On August 7, 2025, Wilson urged her constituents to remain vigilant during hurricane season, which extends through late November. She wrote, “Hurricane season runs through late November, and with an above-normal season expected, it’s important to stay alert and have a safety plan for you and your loved ones. Many hurricane supplies are now permanently tax-exempt in Florida. Now’s the time to stock up and prepare.” In a follow-up post on the same day, she provided additional resources: “For more information on the permanent hurricane sales tax exemption items, click here: https://t.co/VVcKMbQymS For more information on how to stay safe during hurricane season, visit my hurricane resource page by clicking here: https://t.co/bsvbUNa2nH”
The next day, Wilson addressed concerns about student loans in light of new legislation set to take effect in 2026. On August 8, she stated, “The ‘Big, Ugly Law’ now caps student loans starting July 1, 2026. Whether it’s college, med school, or law school, you may be cut off from borrowing what you need. Our want-to-be-somebody students should have the resources they need for an education. END OF STORY!”
Wilson has been active in public service for decades. Before her tenure in Congress representing Florida’s 24th District since 2011—a seat she took over from Kendrick Meek—she served in the Florida Senate from 2002 to 2010 and the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002. Born in Miami in 1942 and currently residing in Miami Gardens at age 80, Wilson is also a graduate of Fisk University (1963).
