Week In Review

This week, I announced historic $26 billion nationwide agreements with major corporations that helped fuel the deadly opioid epidemic. These agreements follow years of aggressive litigation efforts led by my office and other states against AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson—the…

This week, I am urging Floridians to help fight the opioid epidemic by participating in the 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24. This event is a great opportunity for Floridians to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs or controlled substances.…

Protecting Florida’s more than 5 million seniors is one of my top priorities as Florida’s Attorney General. An important partner in this mission is the Seniors vs. Crime project. Seniors vs. Crime is made up of volunteers called Senior Sleuths that work to prevent crime and fraud involving…

This week, I am encouraging Floridians to remain vigilant against COVID-19 vaccine-related scams. Current reports suggest that more than a quarter of a million seniors are avoiding the COVID-19 vaccine due to misguided cost concerns perpetuated by scammers looking to steal personal and financial…

This week, we highlighted the tragic fact that the number of Florida law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty continues to increase at an alarming rate. It’s no secret that 2020 was a challenging year for frontline workers—including our brave law enforcement officers. The law…

As the nation recognized National Police Week, we used the occasion to highlight the bravery and courage it takes to be a frontline law enforcement officer. This week, I launched our new initiative, Thin Line Tribute, to recognize all that our frontline law enforcement officers do to protect the…

This week, I am warning parents of high school students about emerging standardized test preparation scams. Standardized testing is a stressful time for students and parents alike, and many parents will purchase test prep services for their children to ease this burden. Unfortunately, scammers…

This week, another round of direct stimulus payments from the Internal Revenue Service headed to eligible Floridians’ bank accounts and mailboxes as part of a massive COVID-19 relief bill. Ahead of the direct payments, I issued a Consumer Alert about a possible resurgence of stimulus payment…

This week, we were heartbroken to learn of the passing of another law enforcement hero, Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen. Already this year, Florida has lost eight brave law enforcement officers, compared to two during the same time period last year, and I am urging Floridians to…

This week is National Consumer Protection Week, a time to highlight our successes in fighting consumer fraud and provide resources to help Floridians avoid scams. COVID-19 has changed so much about our daily routines and provided more ways for scammers to target Floridians. As scams evolve, so…

This week, we announced a near-doubling of award money for anonymous tips on murder cases that lead to an arrest. This increase will take the maximum allowable award amount for actionable tips from $5,000 to $9,500. While Florida has enjoyed decades of declining crime rates statewide, some…

This week, in honor of Black History Month, let’s take a moment to remember three women who made a lasting impact on our state and nation. These trailblazing women are members of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame—a signature project of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women—which is housed…

This weekend is Valentine’s Day, a time to spend quality time with your loved ones. However, if you are searching for companionship, make sure you are not being played by a scammer, especially when making a connection online. Romance scams prey on an individual’s desire for companionship and…

Super Bowl LV has finally arrived! It is an exciting time and Florida is honored to host the National Football League’s championship game for the second straight year. Thousands of fans are here in our state to watch and participate in the festivities surrounding this global event. While…

This week, we recognized 2021 Data Privacy Day, a good time to review online security and take steps to better protect your data. Hackers and scammers want to take advantage of the fact that COVID-19 has forced millions of people to work remotely, often from less secure wireless connections.…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and this week we are continuing our efforts to end human trafficking in our great state. We would all like to believe that human trafficking only takes place in far-away locations, but unfortunately, it happens all around us. And major…

Encouraging and highlighting positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve is a mission close to my heart. As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I know the dangers these brave men and women can face. When these officers leave for work, they never know what…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily routines of millions of Americans, including how human traffickers operate their criminal enterprises. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, crisis cases increased nationwide by…

As the proud wife of a law enforcement officer, I understand the incredible responsibility and sacrifice it takes for the brave men and women who uphold the oath to protect and serve. In many cases, officers need to think and respond within a moment’s notice, putting their lives in harm’s way to…

This week, I issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about COVID-19 vaccine product and distribution scams. With news that thousands of doses of coronavirus vaccines will be heading to Florida soon and consumers anxious to achieve immunity, scammers may exploit the situation to rip-off…