Four Sheriffs Endorse Tom Leek for Senate District 7

Four Sheriffs Endorse Tom Leek for Senate District 7

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2024
ORMOND BEACH, FL—All four local sheriffs representing Florida's Senate District 7 have endorsed Republican Rep. Tom Leek for the newly...
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Gov. DeSantis Spring Break Crackdown Prevails Over Angry South Beach Nightclubs

Gov. DeSantis Spring Break Crackdown Prevails Over Angry South Beach Nightclubs

Liv Caputo
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March 18, 2024
MIAMI, FL—After Miami Beach officials imposed a crackdown curfew on spring breakers visiting South Florida, South Beach nightclubs tried—and failed—to...
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George Floyd-Era Police Review Boards to Come to an End Under New Bill

George Floyd-Era Police Review Boards to Come to an End Under New Bill

Liv Caputo
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February 14, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Republican-led bill would abolish civilian police review boards from the state. Mostly founded after the death of George...
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Florida Wants to Grant Law Enforcement $10 Million to Catch Pedophiles

Florida Wants to Grant Law Enforcement $10 Million to Catch Pedophiles

Liv Caputo
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February 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Local law enforcement agencies may receive a $10 million grant to fund online sting operations, designed to apprehend online...
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Online Sting Operation Bill to Catch Pedophiles Passes Florida House Committee

Online Sting Operation Bill to Catch Pedophiles Passes Florida House Committee

Liv Caputo
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January 25, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new bill would help fund local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to create sting operations to track...
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'More Dangerous Than Uranium': Exposing Fentanyl to First Responders May Become a Felony

'More Dangerous Than Uranium': Exposing Fentanyl to First Responders May Become a Felony

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Exposing fentanyl to first responders would become a first-degree felony under a proposed Florida bill. The measure would penalize...
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Bundle of Bills to be Debated in the Third Week of the Legislative Session

Bundle of Bills to be Debated in the Third Week of the Legislative Session

Liv Caputo
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January 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Lawmakers enter the third week of the Legislative Session, with it comes a slew of hard-hitting bills, sure...
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Florida Republican Supports Outlawing Citizen’s Arrests

Florida Republican Supports Outlawing Citizen’s Arrests

Mateo Guillamont
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December 12, 2023
Florida Senator Corey Simon (R) has filed a bill to outlaw the practice of ‘Citizen’s arrests’. Senator Simon’s bill is...
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DeSantis Law Enforcement Bonus Program Attracts Officers from All 50 States

DeSantis Law Enforcement Bonus Program Attracts Officers from All 50 States

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and the State of Florida announced that the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program has attracted more...
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DeSantis Goes the Extra Mile to 'Back the Blue,' Announces 1,750 Police Bonuses

DeSantis Goes the Extra Mile to 'Back the Blue,' Announces 1,750 Police Bonuses

Jackson Bakich
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April 6, 2023
During Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) time in office, he has been keen on maintaining a platform that “backs the blue”...
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DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

Grayson Bakich
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February 1, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has unveiled his 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, dubbed it the "Framework for Freedom." This ambitious...
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Casey DeSantis Announces Hefty Bonuses for New Florida Officers

Casey DeSantis Announces Hefty Bonuses for New Florida Officers

Jim McCool
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January 13, 2023
This week, the state of Florida has seen massive gains among the state's law enforcement community as a result from...
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FL Legislators Highlight National Law Enforcement Day

FL Legislators Highlight National Law Enforcement Day

Jackson Bakich
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January 9, 2023
With January 9th being national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, some Florida legislators such as Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Rick...
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Demings Claims Opposition to Defunding Police Despite Voting Record

Demings Claims Opposition to Defunding Police Despite Voting Record

Grayson Bakich
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October 24, 2022
As a former police chief, it would make sense for Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) to be against defunding police. In...
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Demings VICTIM Act Passes in the House

Demings VICTIM Act Passes in the House

Jackson Bakich
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September 26, 2022
While law enforcement does their best to solve crimes all throughout the nation, there are still plenty of cold cases...
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Demings Promotes Signage of Law Enforcement Training and Support Bill

Demings Promotes Signage of Law Enforcement Training and Support Bill

Jackson Bakich
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August 19, 2022
The TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act has been signed into law. Originally cosponsored by Senate candidate and current...
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Casey DeSantis Announces 'Continue the Mission' Initiative

Casey DeSantis Announces 'Continue the Mission' Initiative

Jackson Bakich
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June 23, 2022
First Lady of Florida, Casey DeSantis has announced the launch of a new program known as the “Continue the Mission”...
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DeSantis Signs Bill Caring for Retired K-9s

DeSantis Signs Bill Caring for Retired K-9s

Jackson Bakich
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June 10, 2022
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill supporting retired law enforcement K-9s. According to his staff’s press release, “The...
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