This week is National Consumer Protection Week, and I am dedicated to protecting Florida’s consumers. Floridians work hard to earn a living, and businesses work hard to remain profitable. Deceptive and unfair business ... [Read Briefing]

I was honored to speak at the 2014 Addiction Health Summit and share Florida’s strategy for shutting down pill mills and preventing prescription drug abuse. I joined Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug ... [Read Briefing]

Synthetic drugs cause hallucinations, paranoia, seizures, and more. These dangerous drugs are being marketed to our youth with bright packages and innocuous names, such as “scooby snax." Since taking office, I have ... [Read Briefing]

Data breaches that compromise consumers’ financial, medical, or other personal information have been a growing concern throughout the country, which is why my office is working closely with the Florida Legislature to ... [Read Briefing]

Sadly, the Florida Highway Patrol reports that in 2012, three people were killed every week by a hit-and-run driver. Floridians deserve to feel safe while enjoying their communities. This week, I joined Senator Miguel ... [Read Briefing]

Florida’s law enforcement officers play a critical role in promoting and preserving public safety. Each day they selflessly risk their lives to protect Floridians, and I can’t thank them enough for their commitment to ... [Read Briefing]

During Tuesday’s Florida Governor and Cabinet meeting, I sponsored a resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. National Human Trafficking Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to ... [Read Briefing]

It’s tax season, and this week I announced tips to help Floridians protect their identities. I encourage Floridians to educate themselves on identity theft and tax-related scams before filing their tax returns. Here are ... [Read Briefing]

This week, I announced my office’s partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation to spread an anti-human trafficking message along Florida’s major roadways. We have worked to raise awareness about the ... [Read Briefing]

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is modern day slavery that exploits children, women, and men. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to sexual exploitation or ... [Read Briefing]