Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Florida Action Committee · Media Buzz Keefe Named FDLE Commissioner; Glass Heads to Miami-Dade Florida has a new law-enforcement chief. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet selected Larry Keefe to lead the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, replacing Mark Glass. The Palm Beach Post has the appointment details. Keefe served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida from
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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT Florida’s Registry Keeps Growing. Public Safety or Overenforcement? What are taxpayers getting? By Florida Action Committee Media Opinion and Commentary · October 11, 2026 An arrest makes a headline. What happens afterward is harder to see. Florida’s registry grows, reporting rules accumulate, and public money supports enforcement. But the public still needs clearer answers about costs, outcomes
Read moreFLORIDA ACTION COMMITTEE MEDIA BUZZ Chris Hansen in Florida and the public cost of the televised sting By FAC Media | Opinion and Research Long after a sting ends and the cameras leave, the people involved and their families, friends and colleagues still have lives to live. That includes Chris Hansen’s productions and any sting operation. Children who have
Read moreFlorida Action Committee | Media Buzz SB 212: One Example of How Registry Rules Complicate Everyday Life By FAC Media For our neighbors in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, and Panama City Beach, registry restrictions affect ordinary decisions. We understand why another change can leave people worried about conversations, errands, and family life. You deserve understandable answers and practical
Read moreFAC MEDIA AND MEMBER COLLABORATION Before the Arrest: How Are These Stings Conducted? Prepared by FAC Media with help from an FAC member and supporter This article builds on years of research. The recent sting operations prompted us to revisit that work, expand it and connect with others whose experiences brought these questions closer to home. A FAC member and
Read moreFLORIDA ACTION COMMITTEE | MEDIA BUZZ Watching the Sting: Decoys, Decisions and Accountability By FAC Media | Opinion and Research The private team, the filmed operation and the records needed to understand both. A note to readers, This article helps readers understand how a sting takes shape: creating a decoy profile, exchanging messages, arranging a meeting and coordinating with police.
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