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Episode 105: Week 9 Legislative Recap/Sine Die Edition

March 08, 2024

In the final episode for the 2024 session, FSA sits down with House Majority Leader Representative Michael Grant. Leader Grant served as Majority Leader for two House Speakers, and he explains to us what the Majority Leader must do to ensure a successful legislative session for all members. We end with summarizing all the public safety wins sheriffs achieved during this session. Spoiler alert: Lots of good bills passed this year.

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Episode 104: Week 8 Legislative Recap

March 01, 2024

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 8 legislative recap. With one week left, the House and Senate spent most of the week on the floor or in budget conferencing meetings. We highlight those budget discussions and focus on the new recurring funding the Florida Department of Corrections will receive for maintenance and building repairs. We also provide updates on the status of the Florida Sheriffs Association’s priority bills. Good news: The bills are in nice shape and are heading toward final passage next week. Stay tuned.

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Episode 103: Week 7 Legislative Recap

February 23, 2024

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 7 legislative recap. This week we highlight HB 1 and why sheriffs support this social media bill’s passage into law. House Speaker Paul Renner recently stated HB 1 is the most important measure Florida can take to empower parents and save children from irreparable harm of the addictive features employed by many social media platforms. We also have Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson testifying in committee in support of the SAFE Act, which will voluntarily permit a special designation on a person’s driver license who has been diagnosed with certain disabilities or disorders. Sheriff Johnson enlightens us as to why this bill is necessary and how having more information before encounters with citizens with special needs can saves lives. We end with an update on the progress we are making during session on school safety legislation with the House passing HB 1473 this week.

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Congresswoman Laurel Lee (Florida 15th District)

Episode 102: Congresswoman Laurel Lee (Florida 15th District)

February 13, 2024

In this episode, FSA speaks with Congresswoman Laurel Lee who proudly represents the 15th Congressional District of Florida, which encompasses eastern Hillsborough County as well as parts of Pasco and Polk counties. Congresswoman Lee highlights the work she is doing during her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives to protect our nation from threats both abroad and at home. Prior to her election, Congresswoman Lee served as Florida’s 36th Secretary of State under the DeSantis Administration and was previously a circuit court judge as well as a federal prosecutor.

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Episode 101: Week 5 Legislative Recap

February 09, 2024

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 5 legislative recap. It’s the halfway point of the 60-day legislative session, and FSA’s priority legislation on juvenile justice as well as school safety continues to move ahead. We hear from FSA’s Legislative Chair Sheriff Bob Gualtieri on why these bills are important as he testifies in committee. We also sit down with Erin Rock of The Southern Group and cover all the angles of the state budget. 

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Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid

Episode 100: Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid

January 30, 2024

On this special 100th episode of FSAcast, we talk to Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid, the Dean of the Florida Sheriffs. First elected in 1988, Sheriff Reid talks about his distinguished law enforcement career and highlights what he has seen over his nine terms as sheriff. We also discuss what makes Hamilton County a special place to live and work. As the Dean of the Florida Sheriffs, Sheriff Reid shares with us entertaining stories and some of the wisdom he has shared with his fellow sheriffs over the years.

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