Simmons (born June 13, 1952) is a Republican member of the Florida Senate, representing parts of Greater Orlando since 2010.
He has represented the 9th district, encompassing Seminole County and southern Volusia County, since 2016, after being redistricted from the 10th district, and before that, the 22nd.
Simmons previously served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 37th district from 2000 to 2008.