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.

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.

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. 

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.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 3 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several FSA priority bills and then sit down with Lt. Abby Hilley and Lt. Eloilda “Ellie” Shea of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. We discuss their careers and work as part of the Legislative Affairs Team at the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 2 legislative recap by discussing the status of several of the sheriffs’ top legislative priorities and how they are progressing early on in session. Then FSA’s Director of Communications Logan Lewkow sits down with FSA President Sheriff Bill Leeper of Nassau County to discuss his busy day at the state Capitol. They talk about the work sheriffs are doing to combat human trafficking as well as ways FSA is working to access a portion of the state’s opioid settlement fund to address deputy mental health and wellness. 

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 1 legislative recap by discussing the Governor’s State of the State address. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick is also the guest of House Speaker Paul Renner for the first day of session where he is recognized as the Law Enforcement Officer of the Day.  We then sit down with Senator Tom Wright to discuss what he is working on for the 2024 session to help support sheriffs and law enforcement.

In this episode, FSA provides a preview of the 2024 legislative session. We discuss the sheriffs’ legislative priorities and how they are working to ensure another successful public safety session for Florida. We then sit down with two of FSA’s contracted lobbyists, Angela Drzewiecki of GrayRobinson and Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners.  Angela and Jennifer offer key insights and what we can expect from our state Capitol during this early start of legislative session.

Episode 95: Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon

In this episode, FSA speaks with Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon, who oversees the largest state agency with more than 23,000 employees. We discuss how this agency keeps our communities safe by securely confining violent criminals in prison, but also how they monitor offenders in our communities who are on state community supervision. Secretary Dixon also explains how the department is working to recruit and retain the very best employees and how they work with sheriffs throughout the state to build safer communities. 

In this episode, FSA speaks with George Schein, the Technical Director of Advanced Consulting Group with Nationwide Retirement Group. What is Secure 2.0? Why is important to you?  How can saving more money sooner help in your retirement, no matter how old you are today? George has advised both for-profit and not-for-profit employers as an employee benefits attorney in private practice for over a decade before joining Nationwide Financial in 2018. His work in the Advanced Consulting Group focuses on providing technical expertise and education to financial professionals and plan sponsors as it relates to qualified retirement plans and welfare benefit plans.