Renzo Downey
It was a law and order kind of night in ChampionsGate, where Gov. Ron DeSantis told Florida’s Sheriffs the Sunshine State is a source of inspiration for officers nationwide.
The Republican Governor addressed Florida’s Sheriffs and supporters Tuesday for the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Banquet, scheduled during its summer conference this week. Some communities are reversing course, returning to stronger public safety policies after “destructive” results in other states and communities, the Governor told attendees.
“As long as I’m Governor, we’ll be standing with the folks who wear the uniform, we understand that public safety is paramount, and we truly believe that the folks who are working for our sheriff’s departments and our police departments really are serving in a noble profession,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis has staked his claim as the “law and order” 2022 gubernatorial candidate by signing Florida’s anti-riot law and legislation to crack down on organized retail theft. He has also vociferously condemned lax enforcement policies and violent protests.
“Feeling safe and law and order has been a huge thing that Florida has distinguished itself versus a lot of these other states, It’s not just the states you would think of, blue versus red,” DeSantis said. “You know, we have people moving from Buckhead in Atlanta to Florida in numbers we’ve never seen before because the crime is just absolutely off the rails there.”
“I’ve talked to people in Southern California, like in Los Angeles, very nice places, and the women have to take off their jewelry just to go shopping — and these are even in nice areas — because you can steal a certain amount and rob people, and the prosecutor will not prosecute you for doing that. So that’s created a culture of lawlessness,” he continued.
He also referenced the District Attorney who was recalled in San Francisco for his more lenient stance on crime.
“We believe in enforcing the law across the board, and if you don’t like the law, then go run for office, the Legislature, and try to change the law,” DeSantis said. “But you don’t take it upon yourself as a prosecutor to just simply ignore the law.”
The Governor has also approved $1,000 bonuses for first responders, including law enforcement officials, for the second year in a row. And he touted the Hometown Heroes program, which helps qualifying law enforcement officers and others afford a home in their community.
Fifty-nine of Florida’s 67 Sheriffs are endorsing DeSantis for Governor as he hopes to secure a second term in November. He currently leads in both polling and fundraising against his two possible Democratic rivals, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.
Following his 25-minute speech, the Governor swore in the new slate of FSA officers and Board of Directors.
44 comments
Tom
July 26, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Of course the greatest Gov in Florida’s history And America is.
Who do you think is otherwise? Dum, dum Demings? Chameleon? Fraud? Lawless, Florida will be with these despicable beings.
Gov Ron, the people’s Governor!
Joe Corsin
July 26, 2022 at 11:00 pm
^ 13 years old?
Impeach Biden
July 27, 2022 at 7:23 am
^ I’m convinced this leftist probably contributes nothing to society. Maybe this leftist works part time for Soros as a professional protester.
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 7:53 am
What others do in their personal lives is none of your business. Typical neo nazi filth weasel. They need to give you people and ORANGE HITLER the ELECTRIC CHAIR..for the sake of humanity!!!
Impeach Biden
July 27, 2022 at 8:15 am
Like I said, probably still living with mom and dad. Maybe attending college and being programmed by college professors that can’t function in society either.
Tom
July 26, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Of course the greatest Gov in Florida’s history And America is.
Who do you think is otherwise? Dum, dum Demings? Chameleon? Fraud? Lawless, Florida will be with these despicable beings.
Gov Ron, the people’s Governor!
Elliott Offen
July 27, 2022 at 7:20 am
Rural meth heads were making $10 an hour in Florida during the pandemic…some even ate their babies!!!! Vote RED for low wage slavery!!!
PeterH
July 26, 2022 at 10:05 pm
“As long as I’m Governor, we’ll be standing with the folks who wear the uniform, we understand that public safety is paramount, and we truly believe that the folks who are working for our sheriff’s departments and our police departments really are serving in a noble profession,” DeSantis said.
BUT ON THE OTHER HAND…….
“I think that every Floridian has the right to carry a gun….. regardless of their background ….. absent of licensing…. Floridians will offer you and your loved ones endless thoughts and prayers when you are shot in the line of duty!”
“….please forgive me for supporting the January 6th insurrectionist ….. they like me…. they vote for me…”
“Good luck out there on the FREEDUMB STATE OF Florida streets …. “
😃 Ronnie
Tom
August 1, 2022 at 1:39 pm
Obviously a man-bun wearing, soi-boi, cellar dweller…
SteveHC
July 26, 2022 at 10:34 pm
“… Ron DeSantis told Florida’s Sheriffs that the Sunshine State is a source of inspiration for officers nationwide.”
– The guy’s either become flat-out delusional, or (and more likely) he’ll say ANYTHING if he thinks it’ll buy him votes. Florida continues to be quite the laughing stock of the country, sad to say.
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 3:49 am
You piece of garbage, only in liberal Dum Manchurian minds.
Florida is the Mecca economic example, lead Covid example, schools vouchers example, schools opened Covid example, jobs 2.8% unemployment, and wage growth 7.8%. Florida/DeSantis the place for family/friends quality of life.
Elliott Offen
July 27, 2022 at 7:00 am
Manchurian???? Lay off the pills and booze!!!!!!
Impeach Biden
July 27, 2022 at 7:25 am
That statement should be addressed to Andrew Gillum. Remember him leftist? You voted for that moron for Governor a few years ago. Thank God DeSantis beat him. Just imagine if druggie and boy toy Gillum was the leader of this state.
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 7:56 am
And you voted for the biggest moron in presidential history… Donald J TRUMP!!! Greasy New York billionaire took southern idiots for a ride. You stupid people were grifted to a husk by that Yankee. Ain’t ye got no gd sense?????
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 8:06 am
Dem Dum Manchurians, like u and corsin, kovar, stevehc, soros talking points. He sure oats u guys cheap!
Losers
Elliott Offen
July 27, 2022 at 8:12 am
^ Mentioned Soros… so antisemitic conspiracy theorist. Outted himself as a neo nazi…
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 5:15 pm
Fascist, Racist, Alex -Corsin , Elliot and Soros Manchurian nation.
Sorry, but referencing a name is not anti-semetic. Soros and the rest of u filth don’t get to decide or have it both ways. You all are bought and paid for.
You are brain dead, on talking points. Unintelligible, in ability to compromise on anything substantive.
Party of corrupt extremists.
America’s Governor saved Florida even for wretches as yourselves!
Florida clearly is the best state in country! No question. Rising tide for all. Chameleon, Fraud and Dumings, no chance. Gov Ron. Marco win!
Shawn
July 27, 2022 at 10:27 am
DeSantis is an example of an EXCELLENT Governor!!$
Shawn
July 27, 2022 at 10:24 am
Are you even living in Florida?! People are moving here in droves because they love the way Florida is being run by DeSantis!! He didn’t shove the vaccine down our throats, but made them widely available, he’s been reasonable about masks, he’s keeping gender and sexual orientation out of k-3 grade, he’s a Harvard grad w/all A’s, a Navy Seal, native Floridian. The only reason to not like him is if you’re a Democrat!!
Joe Corsin
July 26, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Vote RED for bribing police for votes…same police who lock up their lobotomized right wing terrorist voters!!!!!
Impeach Biden
July 27, 2022 at 7:21 am
Vote “BLUE” if you would rather unarmed Safety Ambassadors like West Hollywood, CA. The criminals in West Hollywood say thanks to the “BLUE” voters and the “BLUE” city council. Sorry residents of West Hollywood, you lose.
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 7:25 am
Vote RED for religious right wing police state
Vote RED for 1 year in jail for any crime
Vote RED for overflowing neo nazi concentration camps
Vote RED for mass death !!!!
Impeach Biden
July 27, 2022 at 7:27 am
You won’t have to bribe a single police force in this country to vote “Red”. They heard the “BLUE” leaders loud and clear with their defund and reimagine movement. Watch what happens in November.
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 8:01 am
Yes they saw the likes of DeSantis and Trump whip up a mob of idiots who trampled police at the Capitol. Blue lives didn’t matter that day. You idiots are the biggest abusers of police…
trump lost
July 27, 2022 at 6:36 am
Florida ranks 22nd in crime and LE spending. Beat out by NJ, NY, MA, RI, and even HI! Keep pointing to CA DeSantis, at least they pay their cops better salaries, not just a weak bonus!
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 7:27 am
Wah Wah, Wah. Meaningless left wing state stats. Union Scale, high tax bloated cost of living.
Gov Ron Florida, rising tide for all.
U fool, two raises, with 2 significant bonuses.
And major recruiting tool, no state income tax. Typical msnchurisn idiot, clueless. Floridians, Hispanics, Asians, families, independents, love DeSantis,
Drop the mic! LMAO
trump lost
July 27, 2022 at 7:56 am
Reality is hard. Florida is a middling state at best. Supporters, like yourself, are living a delusion full of excuses, eating up Desantis’ and magaville propaganda by the shovel full.
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 5:24 pm
The manure comes out of your ears trumpet! U morons only utter Trump. Demented.
Under any objective standard, across the board America’s Greatest Gov. is a B, Repub. would say A. Regardless, no other state has his success.
Florida is clearly number #1 due to DeSantis!
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 8:04 am
Rural Florida meth heads were making $10 an hour and were eating their babies before and during the pandemic. Vote RED for low wage slavery and shoveling money to the rich. Vote RED to pay police to enforce the inhumanity and grifting.
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 7:20 am
Corsin racist!
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 7:22 am
^ Talking gibberish…this guy doesn’t know his bung hole from his lips 🍩💋
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 7:28 am
Racist!
Kicked your ass all day.
I am FO legend!
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 7:58 am
Made a fool of yourself spewing nonsense all day … legendary idiot.
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 8:03 am
Racist, fascist loser!
You can’t stand to FP legend!
Such a fool u are.clueless
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 8:08 am
You don’t know the definitions of any of the words that you spew out of ye bung hole. Also narcissistic psycho!!!
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 8:41 am
Corsin-Alex, You can’t stand vs me, I use high end college verbiage. It’s called being educated. You and your Manchurian nation are ignorant Soros boot lickers.
LMAO kiss my ass bungle!
Elliott Offen
July 27, 2022 at 8:54 am
You are a repulsive and narcissistic neo nazi troll…this is why people can’t stand you. That and you spew nonsense..
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 12:42 pm
Elliot the Manchurian Soros boot licker. I am FP legend. Made FP tolerable to counter far left extremists such as you, kovar, wanda, Mary lou, corsin -Alex, and so many other dime store Manchurians. I am must read, I bring readers.
Liberal advocate JD has openly extolled my great efforts. I challenge FP staff too.
You and your filth following can’t run with me. My acumen, political pulse, verbiage and knowledge is second to none.
I suffer Manchurians gladly and easily. Just like whiz kid Gov, whizzes upon you all. LMAO. Enjoy!
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 8:01 am
Falsifications are no way to go through life peter h, but you have made it art form! Lies, lies
Politifact is on record, DeSantis opposed Jan 6, criticized it. Chameleon has been called out as well.
People have a right to carry legally, Indianapolis proved it at mall last week. Legal carry Stopping mad shooter. Just more lies from you!
Florida is economic freedom, liberty and the best state in country, clearly the greatest Gov.
Rising tide for all in Florida, all sectors, all people’s. 2.8% unemployment, jobs. 7.8% wage growth, $21billion state financial reserves.
It’s the economy stupid! America’s Gov do for America, what you have accomplished for Florida. The best!
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 8:06 am
Vote RED for low wage slavery
Vote RED for religious law and right wing police state
Vote RED for government for the rich
Vote RED for right wing propaganda and the anti government terrorist militias it produces
Vote RED for New York billionaires!!!
rust
July 27, 2022 at 8:38 am
Fact – Rona DeSatan urged everyone to donate money to the “Election Defense Fund.” In doing so, Rona implicitly allowed Tramp to grift a quarter billion dollars when both Rona and Tramp knew full well that the election was legitimate. After that, Rona cheerleaded new Florida laws to make it harder to vote, implying that our elections were not secure, all to further the Tramp narrative of a “stolen election.” Rona is helping to destroy our democracy. Those Sheriffs who support Rona are fools.
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 8:44 am
Rust my ass!
No fake corrupt election boxes.
No zuckerbucks vote buying.
No outside non govt entity coordinating elections.
Corrupt Dem Dum Manchurian nation elections are over! Period! Full stop!
Joe Corsin
July 27, 2022 at 8:56 am
^ Needs medication and inpatient treatment. Possible dangerous terrorist as well…
Tom
July 27, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Fascist, Racist, and scurrilous being corsin-Alex.
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