Week In Review
This week, I added an urgent alert to our One Pill Can Kill webpage. For years, we have warned about the prevalence of fentanyl in the nation’s illicit drug supply. New statistics now show that the proliferation of deadly fentanyl is getting much worse. A recent report by the Drug Enforcement…
It is International Fraud Awareness Week, and I am encouraging Floridians to stay up to date on the latest scams and take preventative measures to avoid falling victim. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission reported that a typical fraud case in Florida resulted in the loss of more than $500.…
This week, our nation will celebrate Veterans Day. As we recognize this important occasion, please join me in thanking the valiant men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces, including the more than 1.5 million that call Florida home. The rights and freedoms we enjoy today were won and…
This week, Florida TaxWatch named the Florida Attorney General’s Office the State Agency of the Year as part of the organization’s Productivity Awards program. I proudly accepted this prestigious recognition on behalf of our entire agency. This is such a honor for our agency, and winning the…
As Halloween approaches, I am warning parents about the dangers posed by rainbow fentanyl. This week, I visited the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and met with law enforcement and parents who lost children to this deadly drug. Law enforcement nationwide is seizing bright-colored fentanyl…
This week, we launched the virtual 2022 Human Trafficking Summit. Our annual summit provides participants with hours of educational content and presentations by experts about the latest in the fight to end human trafficking and help survivors heal. This year, former Major League Baseball player…
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.…