Yes, it probably is a house finch. I have the little devils munching on my tropical red sage too. And, if they perch near the top of a stalk, they frequently manage to break it. Here's a link to a University of Florida publication about them:
WEC 253/UW298: Florida's Introduced Birds: House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)
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