Florida Department of Law Enforcement

The “Law Enforcement Accountability Dashboard” asks tipsters to identify non-compliant law enforcement agencies, but records show many submissions hinge on allegations about neighbors and community members suspected of being undocumented. Often embedded in those complaints are accusations that local agencies are not doing enough about it.

The decline in Florida mirrors what happened nationwide. The CDC reported 30,000 fewer U.S. overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline recorded.

The 2023-2024 fiscal year included a substantial amount of the time DeSantis ran for the Republican presidential nomination. He dropped out of the race in January 2024.

The federal government certified the agency to enforce immigration laws under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287(g) program. The key difference between the FDLE's agreement and other participating municipalities, is that the agency has jurisdiction across the state.

In addition, outgoing DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris introduced the use of enhanced screening tools to assist in recognizing the potential for youth trafficking.

Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.

The course would be developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs.

Friday’s dismissal of Patricia Carpenter came amid a shake-up of high-level staff following a contentious November meeting over the governor’s travel records.

Ian-related deaths have been confirmed in 19 counties.

An investigation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the teachers providing copies of the exam as "study guides" for the students.

He plans to depart in September and says "the time has come for FDLE to move in a new direction.”

Drug-related deaths increased by 17% in 2020, and the Tampa Bay region suffered tremendously. The CEO of a Pinellas substance use treatment program said the trend is worrisome.