Challenges Faced by Randy Fine: Obstacles and Turning Points

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Randy Fine's life and career.

Randall Adam Fine is an American politician, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district since April 2025. Affiliated with the Republican Party, he previously held positions in the Florida Senate (2024-2025) and the Florida House of Representatives (2016-2024). Before entering politics, Fine worked as a gambling industry executive. His congressional district encompasses a six-county area including Daytona Beach.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

November 5, 1968: Florida Constitution Ratification

November 5, 1968 is the date of the ratification of the Constitution of Florida which was the criteria used in the bill to dissolve special districts in Florida, which Randy Fine sponsored.

1995: Chair of Harvard University Undergraduate Council

In 1995, Randy Fine was chair of the Harvard University Undergraduate Council student affairs committee and faced accusations of election financial improprieties.

2015: Weil Suspended for Misconduct

Randy Fine raised a 2015 case in which his political opponent, Josh Weil, was suspended for misconduct after a student accused Weil of slamming him to the ground.

2019: Vote on HB 829

In 2019, Randy Fine voted for HB 829, which made it illegal for local communities to ban the spreading of biosolids on farmlands draining into the St. John's River and the Indian River Lagoon.

2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Response

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Randy Fine urged local leaders in Brevard County to take the pandemic more seriously and expressed concern about open beaches.

2020: Complaint of Illegally Holding Office

In 2020, Republican state Representative Tom Leek filed a complaint against Randy Fine, accusing him of illegally holding office in Florida due to residency requirements.

2021: West Melbourne Special Olympics

In 2021, Randy Fine was accused of threatening to withhold state funding from the West Melbourne Special Olympics, though he denied the accusation.

April 22, 2022: Dissolution Bill Signed into Law

On April 22, 2022, the bill sponsored by Randy Fine to dissolve special districts, including the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World Resort, was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.

2022: Palm Bay Magnet High School Firefighter Academy

In 2022, accusations arose that Randy Fine used threats to withhold state funding from the Palm Bay Magnet High School firefighter academy.

April 2023: Florida Commission on Ethics Finding

In April 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Randy Fine violated ethics rules by threatening to withhold state funding over a personal dispute.

October 2024: Contempt of Court

In October 2024, county judge Blaue held Randy Fine in contempt of court for making an obscene gesture and making the "loser" hand sign during a virtual hearing; he was ordered to take an anger management course.

June 2025: Introduced Bill to Designate CAIR as Terrorist Organization

In June 2025, Randy Fine introduced a bill to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, following criticism from CAIR.

2025: Scrutiny for Living Outside District

In 2025, Randy Fine faced scrutiny from other Republicans for living in Melbourne Beach, which falls outside of Florida's 6th congressional district, and was labeled a carpetbagger.