Fred Hawkins
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office November 3, 2020 – June 30, 2023
Preceded by	Mike La Rosa
Succeeded by	Tom Keen
Constituency	42nd district (2020–2022) 35th district (2022–2023)
Personal details
Born	(1967-07-11) July 11, 1967 (age 56) Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Tiffany
Children	1
Residence(s)	St. Cloud, Florida, U.S.
Education	University of Akron

Fred Hawkins (born July 11, 1967) is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2020 until his resignation in 2023, representing parts of Central Florida around Osceola, Orange, and Polk Counties.

Early life and education

Hawkins was born in Ohio. He earned a B.S. degree in political science from the University of Akron.^[1]

Career

From 2008 to 2020, Hawkins served as a commissioner for Osceola County. He also served on the planning commission for Osceola County from 1998 to 2007.^[2]

On May 11, 2023, Hawkins announced via social media that he had been chosen to become the next president of South Florida State College.^[3] He resigned from the House on June 30.^[2]

Committee assignments

• Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee   Vice Chair
• Education & Employment Committee   Republican Committee Whip
• Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
• Appropriations Committee
• Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee^[4]

Election history