I want to encourage Floridians to continue working together to help us stop this pandemic. By doing so, you will not only help protect your neighbors, but also our law enforcement officers and medical professionals on the front lines of this health crisis.
In the past few weeks, far too many heroes in these essential professions have contracted COVID-19—some fatally. My heart goes out to our law enforcement officers and medical professionals risking their health and safety to fight this pandemic.
While most Floridians are social distancing, some are abandoning the advice of health experts—forcing law enforcement into far more face-to-face encounters than necessary.
Sadly, several of these heroes have already succumbed to this highly contagious disease and even more have been exposed and are in quarantine.
Please remember that your actions, no matter how harmless they seem, may have unintended consequences far beyond anything you can imagine.
Listen to our health experts, obey the stay-at-home order and do your part to ease the burden on those who are risking their lives for us every day during one of the worst pandemics in modern times.
Thank you, and stay safe Florida.
In The News
Attorney General Ashley Moody continues to encourage social distancing, WWSB Sarasota
Florida AG refunds more than $240K to residents during price gouging crackdown, WFLA Tampa
More Than $200,000 in Refunds Secured as Florida Cracks Down on Coronavirus Price Gouging, NBC South Florida
Florida, Georgia top prosecutors warn of COVID-19 price gouging, WJXT Jacksonville
Florida Consumers Get Price-Gouging Refunds, WJCT Public Media
Attorney General Ashley Moody: Over $240k refunds secured from price gouging, WWSB Sarasota
Florida Attorney General’s Office Has Secured More than $240,000 in Refunds From Price Gouging, Florida Daily
Floridians net more than $200,000 in refunds due to price gouging during pandemic, WINK News
Attorney General’s Office says you are the key to stop price gouging; here’s how to report it, WINK News
Ashley Moody, Law Enforcement Leaders Call on Floridians to Continue to Practice Social Distancing, Florida Daily
VIDEO CONSUMER ALERT: Track Stimulus Payment to Prevent Fraud, EIN Newsdesk
Florida Attorney General takes legal action against marketing company for fake stimulus checks, WCJB Gainesville
Domestic Violence Nonprofit Sees Jump in Calls During Pandemic, NBC South Florida
Remembering crime victims in the midst of a global pandemic | Opinion, Sun Sentinel
Even during the current crisis, there is help for crime victims | Column, Tampa Bay Times
AG Ashley Moody seeking help for homeowners affected by COVID-19 pandemic, WPEC West Palm Beach
Tampa company accused of mailing fake stimulus checks, WTSP Tampa
Online Pensacola post caught price gouging Clorox wipes for $70 per container, WEAR Pensacola
Fake stimulus checks, deceptive advertising trick citizens in need of COVID-19 relief funds, FOX 13 News Tampa
Mass., Florida AGs investigating shuttered online travel site BookIt.com, Boston 25 News
Central Florida attorney accused of prostituting teen girls from his Melbourne home, WKMG Orlando
He’s been a lawyer for 35 years. Cops say he’s also a pimp and racketeer., Miami Herald
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