Week In Review
This week, I was thrilled to announce that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be our keynote speaker for the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit.
Sheriff Judd has served as Polk County’s sheriff for nearly 20 years, leading several successful sting operations to take down human trafficking…This week, in light of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we warned Floridians about the dangers of drug use. According to a report, law enforcement seized more than 115 million counterfeit prescription pills containing illicit fentanyl in 2023. To keep Floridians informed about the…
This week, we warned parents and children about the alarming increase in teen drug overdoses as millions of kids across Florida headed back to school.
A study from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that about 22 teens die each week nationwide to drug overdoses—which is about the…This week, Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee in North Florida and impacted millions of Floridians throughout our state.
Debby brought catastrophic storm surge along Florida’s west coast, resulting in high levels of flooding.
As the recovery process from Hurricane Debby…This week, as millions of Florida students prepare for another academic year, we honored the school resource officers who protect them with a Thin Line Tribute. Our Thin Line Tribute initiative recognizes the daily, often thankless efforts, of Florida’s front-line law enforcement officers—and…
This week, I addressed the first graduating class of Florida’s law enforcement Mental Health Certificate at St. Petersburg College. The 14 graduates, comprised of law enforcement officers from the Clearwater, Gulfport, St. Petersburg and Tampa police departments, are now certified to help other…
This week, we kicked off our 2024 Summer Scams Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals edition with a warning about online sales scams.
It is common for online retailers to offer special deals and discounts during the summer months.
This can create a flood of online traffic and wherever…This week, we announced the third consecutive report with a drop in statewide drug-related deaths. Along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, we released the Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons 2023 Interim Report.
The report shows that total drug-…This week, our Office of Statewide Prosecution announced the arrest of six fraudsters for stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams.
The defendants contacted seniors posing as lawyers or legal representatives of one of the victim’s grandchildren. The…This week, we hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages and recognized our top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers.
Florida is proud to be home to more than 5.5 million seniors. Unfortunately, there are bad actors who try to prey on older Floridians, but we are fighting back. Our…This week, standing with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other law enforcement partners, we announced the rescue of 10 human trafficking victims and a new statewide strike team.
The Florida Human Trafficking Strike Team is another way we are fighting back against…This week, we shined a light on the dangers of opioid misuse and the power of naloxone to save lives. On Florida’s first Revive Awareness Day, we warned Floridians to never use illicit drugs and highlighted our Helping Heroes program.
Over the past several years, more than 100,000…This week, we released our 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Guide to help Floridians get ready for what is expected to be a very active Atlantic Hurricane Season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released their annual hurricane season forecast for the Atlantic Basin…This week, I teamed up with the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Transportation, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to urge Floridians to be cautious behind the wheel during the 100 Deadly Days of Summer.
Historically, Memorial Day through Labor Day is the most dangerous time…This week, our entire nation recognized National Police Week, a time to honor the sacrifices made by courageous individuals who take the oath to protect and serve. With this week coming to an end, it is a great reminder that our law enforcement needs to feel supported, not just during this one…
This week, we memorialized those lost in the line of duty at the Florida Sheriffs Association’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. My heart breaks for the families of these heroes and we must never forget their courage and sacrifice.
As Florida’s Attorney General and the wife of a…This week, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and I urged Floridians to help us fight the opioid crisis by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Floridians can safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications…This week, I welcomed new Sarasota Police Department officers to the Florida law enforcement family at their swearing-in ceremony. Only in Florida, the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation, can you host a swearing-in ceremony where nearly 70% of the recruits moved from out-of-state.…
This week, I addressed local and state law enforcement officials during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at the Florida Capitol ahead of the 2024 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games.
Every year, dating back to 1984, the Torch Run brings out city, county, state and federal law…This week, standing with more than 30 Florida Sheriffs and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, we announced a first-of-its-kind report outlining how to keep our state on the right track.
Florida ranks high for population growth, business formations and tourism. This is no accident, and the…