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Florida Officials Announce Arrests in $40 Million Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme

This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of seven individuals as a result...

Florida DailyNovember 3, 2021

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Florida Sheriffs Association Releases Report on How Officers React to Violent Encounters

On Tuesday, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Research Institute released their latest report “Police Response to Resistance: How Florida’s Sheriffs React to Violent Encounters.”...

Florida DailyNovember 3, 2021

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Val Demings Introduces the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act

Last week, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., introduced the “Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act.” The bill would have the U.S....

Kevin DerbyNovember 2, 2021

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Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis Announce Arrests in $1 Million Statewide Pool Contractor Fraud Scheme

Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Ricardo Villarroel Duerto, the owner of...

Florida DailyNovember 1, 2021

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First Coast Legislators Champion Effort to Add PTSD Workers’ Comp for Law Enforcement, Correctional Officers

This week, state Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, and state Rep. Jason Fischer, R-Jacksonville, introduced a bill to offer “PTSD workers’ compensation benefits to...

Kevin DerbyOctober 29, 2021

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News from Around Florida

Universal Studios Orlando Reports Most Profitable Quarter in History, Disney Returns to Profitability During Comcast’s conference call on third-quarter 2021 results earlier this week, executives reported...

Florida DailyOctober 29, 2021

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Ashley Moody, FLHSMV Mark One-Year Anniversary of Highway Heroes Campaign Against Human Trafficking

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) highlighted the one-year anniversary of the...

Florida DailyOctober 28, 2021

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Val Demings, Don Bacon Team Up on Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Act

Last week, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., introduced the “Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Act” with U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., as the main co-sponsor....

Kevin DerbyOctober 25, 2021

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Ashley Moody, FDLE Shut Down Scams Trying to Steal Driver License Information

State Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced this week that they shut down three fraudulent websites attempting...

Florida DailyOctober 21, 2021

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Florida Congressmen Back Darren Soto’s Guardianship Accountability Act

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., is getting the support of two congressmen from the Sunshine State for his “Guardianship Accountability Act.” Soto introduced the...

Kevin DerbyOctober 21, 2021

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Florida Legislators Want to Close DUI Loophole

With the Florida Legislature currently holding committee meetings in Tallahassee and the regular session looming at the start of next year, at the end...

Kevin DerbyOctober 20, 2021

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Jimmy Patronis Issues Tips to Protect Consumers During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis encouraged Floridians to ‘Be Cyber Smart’...

Florida DailyOctober 20, 2021

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Vern Buchanan: FCC Needs to Do More to Ensure Telephone Companies Crack Down on Spam Calls

Last week, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., pushed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to do more to cut down on robocalls and scams. Buchanan...

Kevin DerbyOctober 19, 2021

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Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Try to Recruit Police Officers Through Be a Florida Hero Initiative

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody helped launch “Be a Florida Hero,” an initiative “to encourage job seekers from...

Kevin DerbyOctober 19, 2021

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Charlie Crist Announces Federal Funds for Law Enforcement in Pinellas County

Last week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced more than $210,000 in federal public safety funds...

Kevin DerbyOctober 18, 2021

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Rick Scott Leads Republicans in Florida Delegation Accusing DOJ of Undermining Parents’ Free Speech

Last week, Republicans in the Florida congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland....

Florida DailyOctober 17, 2021

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Center for Cyber Safety and Education for JSG & Associates: Digital Safety Tips for Nonprofit Leaders: How to Protect Yourself

October is CyberSafety Awareness Month, and we’re pleased to invite our friends from the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to share these tips...

Guest ColumnistOctober 17, 2021

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Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Counterfeit Pills

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody warned Floridians about the recent explosion in deadly counterfeit pills confiscated nationwide. The United States Drug Enforcement...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2021

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In Honor of National Crime Prevention Month, Ashley Moody Calls on Floridians to Take Precaution

In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month, this week state Attorney General Ashley Moody encouraged Floridians to take precautions to avoid becoming a victim...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2021

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Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About COVID-19 Vaccination Text Scam

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians of a new COVID-19 vaccination text scam. There have been reports...

Florida DailyOctober 14, 2021

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Marco Rubio: Feds Need to Continue Investigating Allegations of Sexual Assault at FCI Coleman

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Michael Carjaval urging the agency to conduct further investigations...

Florida DailyOctober 13, 2021

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Gus Bilirakis Champions Proposal to Protect Online Consumers

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., the top Republican on the U.S. House Consumers Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, is backing a proposal “to combat the...

Kevin DerbyOctober 11, 2021

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Ashley Moody Recognizes K9s For Warriors’ Efforts to Provide Law Enforcement With Service Dogs

Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized the K9s For Warriors program for its efforts in providing Florida law enforcement agencies with trained...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2021

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Jimmy Patronis Calls on Floridians to Learn How to Spot Scams During National Crime Prevention Month

In recognition of October as National Crime Prevention Month, last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminded Floridians about important ways to...

Florida DailyOctober 10, 2021

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Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Increasing Number of Robocalls

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert highlighting the increase in the number of robocalls flooding Floridians’ phones. According to...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

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Ashley Moody Kicks Off Virtual Human Trafficking Summit

On Tuesday, state Attorney General Ashley Moody kicked off the virtual 2021 Human Trafficking Summit with a welcome address. The 2021 Human Trafficking Summit...

Florida DailyOctober 6, 2021

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Ashley Moody Showcases Efforts Against Domestic Violence

On Monday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting resources and actions taken to help survivors...

Florida DailyOctober 5, 2021

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Florida GOP Congressmen Back Proposal to Cut Down on International Robocalls

Three Republican congressmen from the Sunshine State are backing U.S. Rep. Ted Budd’s, R-NC, “Foreign Robocall Elimination Act.” Budd introduced the bill last month...

Kevin DerbyOctober 5, 2021

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Kathy Castor Brings Back the Kids Internet Design and Safety Act

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the “Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act.” Castor’s bill would ban...

Kevin DerbyOctober 4, 2021

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Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Sue Biden Administration Over Immigration Policies

Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against the Biden administration for ignoring federal immigration law. “According to federal law, arriving immigrants, including...

Florida DailySeptember 30, 2021

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Ron DeSantis Names Larry Keefe as Public Safety Czar to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis named former U.S. Attorney Larry Keefe as public safety czar to crack down on illegal immigration. DeSantis issued an...

Kevin DerbySeptember 30, 2021

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Ashley Moody Calls on Congress to Pass Vern Buchanan’s Bill Punishing Cop Killers

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., teamed up this week to call on Congress to pass his “Thin Blue...

Kevin DerbySeptember 30, 2021