U.S. Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) was recorded on a doorbell camera sifting through a homeowner’s mailbox during a campaign event on Sunday afternoon. Fine’s office confirmed to TMZ that the congressman is the individual shown in the video, which was captured while he was door-knocking in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
The incident occurred two days before a Republican primary election in which Fine is seeking a full term. Fine previously won a special election in 2025 to fill the seat vacated by Mike Waltz. According to a dispatch report obtained by TMZ, the video shows Fine standing on a porch, opening a wall-mounted mailbox, and looking through mail "letter by letter," though he did not appear to remove any items.
The homeowner, who was not identified by name, observed the interaction remotely and contacted the police. A representative for the Ormond Beach Police Department stated that the homeowner has decided not to press charges. Under U.S. Code Section 1705, federal law prohibits the willful or malicious injury or destruction of any receptacle intended for the receipt or delivery of mail.
For the residents of Florida’s 6th Congressional District, which includes parts of Volusia and Flagler counties, the incident occurred just 48 hours before they were scheduled to vote in a primary. Voters in this district, which represents hundreds of thousands of residents, are currently choosing between multiple GOP candidates for a full term in Congress. The event serves as a reminder to both public officials and private citizens regarding the privacy of personal mail and the specific regulations governing the physical equipment used by the U.S. Postal Service.
The immediate outcome is that no legal action will be taken against Fine following the homeowner's decision. However, the footage has been widely circulated through media outlets like TMZ and The Independent. The Republican primary is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, which will determine the party's nominee for the general election. Fine enters that contest with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Any further comment from Fine’s office or the Ormond Beach Police Department was not reported at the time of publication.