National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins on Sunday, April 24, 2022 and will be observed through April 30, 2022. This weeklong initiative promotes victims’ rights and honors victims of crime and those who advocate on their behalf. Article I, Section 16 (b)(11)(e) of the Florida Constitution defines a “victim” of crime as a person who...Read More

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since 2010, the month has been dedicated to raising awareness about the different forms of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, and educating people about this crime and how to spot it. “Did you know that Florida ranks third  in the country for reports of...Read More

Tips for Avoiding Senior Citizen Fraud Scams According to an October 2020 report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scammers are targeting more people over the age of 60 online than by the phone. The FTC also reports fraud losses totaling $388 million through the third quarter of 2020, a number that’s up 23% from...Read More