Week In Review
Just a few weeks ago, Hurricane Ian ripped through our state destroying homes, critical infrastructure and even claiming lives. As the rebuild efforts continue, I want to remind Floridians that our Price Gouging Hotline remains active, and my Rapid Response Team continues to quickly address…
This week, I sent Consumer Protection investigators to Lee County to help those who may be encountering recovery-related scams or price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Ian destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Floridians. Rebuilding in some of the hardest hit areas will likely take…
This week, I continued my Thin Line Tribute initiative at the Hialeah Police Department. I launched the Thin Line Tribute last year to recognize the courageous, and often thankless, job front-line officers do on a daily basis. Florida law enforcement officers work every day to maintain law and…
This week, I held a security briefing with the former DEA Administrator, former White House Drug Czar, Florida law enforcement leaders and Families Against Fentanyl to discuss the growing threat posed by the vast quantities of illicit fentanyl flooding across the southwest border. In July alone…
September is National Preparedness Month, and this week, I encouraged Floridians to remain vigilant should a hurricane threaten their homes and families. National Preparedness Month coincides with the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and raises awareness about the importance of preparing…
This week, I helped launch a new tool to assist people struggling with addiction easily find care providers and facilities that best fit their individual needs. Shatterproof, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the devastation that addiction causes families, developed an innovative search engine…
As college students head back to class this week, I issued a warning about the dangers of using drugs. New, deadly substances are flooding the nation’s illicit drug supply. Fentanyl is now the number one killer of adults between the ages of 18 and 45. While this synthetic opioid is often…
This weekend, we will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. This is a somber occasion to remember those Americans tragically lost to fentanyl poisoning. Illicit fentanyl is now the number one killer of adults, ages 18-45, and is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths…
As Florida kicks off another school year, we are warning parents about some of the dangers students may face online. We released Back to School: Digital Dangers—a free resource full of information about threats children may encounter online before, during or after school. As parents, we strive…
This week, I continued our Summer Scams Series as we approach the midway point of the season. Through this consumer protection initiative, we are alerting Floridians to schemes designed to exploit popular seasonal activities such as traveling, moving and home improvement projects. A few of our…
This week, I joined law enforcement leaders from across our state at the 2022 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference. It’s always an honor to address the brave men and women of Florida law enforcement. While speaking to these heroes, I highlighted our efforts to recruit qualified…
This week, I urged President Joe Biden to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a WMD is defined as a nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people. In 2018, the…
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to our law enforcement leaders at the Florida FBI National Academy Association Annual Retraining Conference in Sarasota. These leaders traveled from across the state to attend the conference, and I am so inspired by their commitment to public service.…
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to our law enforcement leaders at the Florida FBI National Academy Association Annual Retraining Conference in Sarasota. These leaders traveled from across the state to attend the conference, and I am so inspired by their commitment to public service.…
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to our law enforcement leaders at the Florida FBI National Academy Association Annual Retraining Conference in Sarasota. These leaders traveled from across the state to attend the conference, and I am so inspired by their commitment to public service.…
This week, I kicked off our Summer Scams Series to protect Floridians and our millions of visitors. Summer is a popular time to travel, move and undertake home improvement projects. Consumers can spend large amounts of money on these ventures. Meanwhile, scammers follow the money and develop…
This week, in recognition of National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, I urged any law enforcement officer who may be struggling, to seek help. According to reports, approximately 100,000 officers in the United States suffer from PTSD, and first responders are more likely to die by…
Summer is here and so are the scorching temperatures. Floridians, especially our seniors, cannot endure the hot Florida summer without air conditioning. So, when an HVAC unit malfunctions, they must rush to have their units fixed. Bad actors may attempt to take advantage of the situation to sell…
This week, I issued a warning for parents—drug dealers are using social media to sell dangerous, sometimes deadly substances to kids. Minors may be increasingly susceptible to these digital dealers during the summer, when they have more free time to spend online. Using some of the most popular…
This week, I helped the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers kick off its annual conference. The association is such an important partner in our efforts to encourage citizens to engage with law enforcement to build safer communities. Through our work with Crime Stoppers, we have made innovative…