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Drew WilsonNovember 6, 2018

Florida voters had to fight back some “ballot fatigue” Tuesday, with no less than a dozen amendments following the razzle dazzle races for Governor and U.S. Senate getting people to the polls in record numbers for a midterm election. Some of those amendments have hogged the spotlight, none more so than Amendment 4, which would […]

Jacob OglesJuly 22, 2018

Adam Putnam met with firefighters in Brooksville today after touting his support among law enforcement officials the night before. The Republican candidate for Governor spent much of Saturday with first responders at the Florida State Fire Service Association Executive Board Meeting. Putnam has earned the endorsements of the Florida Professional Firefighters, the Florida Police Benevolent […]

Michael MolineJuly 13, 2018

Firefighters need training to quench fires caused by lithium ion batteries in electric cars, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said Thursday — especially since they’ve been known to re-ignite, sometime more than once. “New technology helps us live our lives more efficiently, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t understand and tackle […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 27, 2017

Jack Latvala is expanding his appeal as a “hero” with first responders across Florida. On Wednesday, the Clearwater Republican announced firefighters in St. Petersburg, Coral Gables and Indian River County have added their support to his bid to become Florida governor. “You have become a hero among firefighters,” said Indian River County Professional Firefighters and […]

Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2017

Adding to endorsements from firefighters in Miami and Orlando, Republican candidate for governor Jack Latvala picked up more support today from first responders in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, the campaign said in a press release. “I am humbled and honored to receive the support of the men and women of International Association […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

Another 36 firefighters with the Florida Forest Service will be helping to put out wildfires in the western United States. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who oversees the Forest Service, announced the move Friday. A total of 96 state forest firefighters now are deployed in the West, spokeswoman Jenn Meale said Friday evening. The Forest Service firefighters […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2017

The Florida Forest Service is sending another 40 of its firefighters to help “wildfire suppression efforts” in the western part of the country, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced Thursday. “The two hand crews of 20 firefighters each are part of the department’s ongoing effort to help combat one of the worst wildfire seasons in U.S. history,” Putnam […]

Staff ReportsJuly 20, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam Thursday said he’s sending 24 more wildland firefighters from the Florida Forest Service to help fight fires out West. “After selflessly battling one of the worst wildfire seasons in Florida history, our firefighters will help protect other parts of our country from wildfire,” Putnam said. The latest deployment makes a total of […]

Scott PowersFebruary 21, 2017

The Pulse nightclub massacre took its toll on at least one Orlando cop who responded that horrible morning and state Sen. Victor Torres said he’s convinced it’s time the state recognized Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a covered disability for Workers Compensation claims. Torres filed Senate Bill 1088 Wednesday night to make first responders suffering from […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 13, 2017

This week, Floridians are taking pause to recognize and thank the men and women who protect us as we celebrate First Responder Appreciation Week. First responders make countless sacrifices and put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Motorola Solutions Florida employees salute them for their endless support to those […]

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Ballot B-Sides: Voters approve Amendments 7, 10, 11 and 12

Adam Putnam meets with Brooksville firefighters, touts law enforcement support

Jimmy Patronis warns of electric car fires

Florida firefighters, first responders continue lining up behind Jack Latvala

More firefighters endorse Jack Latvala for governor

Still more Florida Forest firefighters heading west to battle blazes

Adam Putnam: More Florida firefighters heading west

More Florida Forest Service firefighters to head out West

First responders suffering from PTSD addressed in Vic Torres bill

Claudia Rodriguez: Motorola Solutions salutes Florida first responders