Public safety in Florida: where the candidates stand

Public safety in Florida: 0 recorded candidate positions and 7 articles, alongside 150 races on the Florida ballot.

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Florida governor signs warrant in prison cellmate killing

Public safety

The governor signed a death warrant for a man who killed his cellmate while confined in a Florida state prison.

The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 2, 2026

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Miami-Dade chase suspect held without bond

Public safety

A court ordered the suspect in a Miami-Dade carjacking case and police chase to remain in custody without bond.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 30, 2026

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Miami-Dade sheriff backs Florida’s Amendment 3

Public safety

Rosie Cordero-Stutz supports the proposed amendment as a statewide law enforcement group and other officials raise funding concerns.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 24, 2026

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Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams

Public safety

James Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 18, 2026

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Uthmeier announces abuse charges, details AI investigations

Public safety

Florida’s attorney general announced five charges against a 34-year-old man and described the state’s use of AI in child predator investigations.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 17, 2026

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Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties

Public safety

Rafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

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Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms

Public safety

The move comes amid scrutiny of ChatGPT questions linked to the suspect in the Florida State University shooting.

The Ballot Florida DeskSep 13, 2026