Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
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Summer Scams Series Sunny Days and Shady Deals Ag Moody Warns Floridians About 1
Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the Summer Scams Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals with a warning about pool scams and highlighting recent actions taken against fraudulent pool companies. -
Attorney General warns Floridians about post-Hurricane Debby scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be cautious of price gouging, disaster scams, and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby. The hurricane affected millions of Floridians, bringing catastrophic storm surge along Florida’s west coast while making landfall in the Big Bend region early Monday morning. Many residents may now be seeking food, shelter, debris removal, or home repairs. Attorney General Moody’s Price Gouging Hotline remains activated for consumers to report allegations of extreme price increases and scams related to recovery... -
Price gouging hotline activated as Invest 97L prompts state of emergency
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas preparing for Invest 97L. State price gouging laws are now in effect for the counties covered by the state of emergency: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa,... -
Coalition opposes Biden-Harris stance on state de-banking laws
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in opposing the Biden-Harris administration’s assertion that state laws preventing de-banking constitute a “national security threat.” The coalition argues that this claim is an attempt to create confusion about state laws to further what they describe as extreme activist agendas. -
Florida Attorney General secures withheld media contracts from Atlantic Coast Conference
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has obtained media contracts previously withheld from Florida State University (FSU) by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). These documents are central to FSU’s ongoing dispute with the ACC regarding the university's rights should it decide to leave the conference. As a result of Attorney General Moody’s legal action, the ACC has released six redacted media rights contracts and related documents. -
AG Moody encourages student engagement with Hallway Heroes amid rising concerns over illicit substances
As Florida students prepare for a new academic year, Attorney General Ashley Moody is honoring the efforts of Volusia County school resource deputies with a Thin Line Tribute and encouraging students to help prevent crime by engaging with Hallway Heroes. Attorney General Moody created the Thin Line Tribute to recognize front-line law enforcement officers. Last year, she launched Hallway Heroes to encourage students to build bonds of trust with school resource officers, making it easier to report suspicious or criminal activity in schools. -
Attorney General Moody honors heroic actions of Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook
Attorney General Ashley Moody is honoring one of Florida’s sheriffs who protected others by single-handedly disarming and detaining a man with a machete in a convenience store. At the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference last week, Attorney General Moody presented Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook with a Back the Blue Award. -
Attorney General warns Floridians about rise in fraudulent pool contractors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the Summer Scams Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals with a warning about pool scams and highlighting recent actions taken against fraudulent pool companies. Attorney General Moody's Scams at a Glance: Sink or Swim resource lists common pool contractor schemes and offers tips on how to avoid them. -
Attorney General Moody announces legal victory against members of Jane's Revenge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced a victory in the case of Moody v. Freestone involving criminal activists who threatened and vandalized crisis pregnancy centers in Florida. In March 2023, Attorney General Moody pursued civil action against the defendants for vandalizing and intimidating multiple centers in Florida. As a result of the civil action and securing a settlement, several of the defendants pleaded guilty to felonies in federal court. The defendants will also be permanently banned from being within 100 feet of crisis pregnancy centers and... -
AG Moody warns Floridians about summer vacation rental scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the 2024 Summer Scams Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals to inform Floridians about common summertime scams. In this installment, Attorney General Moody is warning Floridians about vacation rental scams. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2023 Internet Crime Complaint Center Report, real estate scams, including schemes involving short-term rentals, resulted in nearly $150 million in losses nationwide. -
Attorney General addresses first graduates of Florida's Law Enforcement Mental Health Certificate
Attorney General Ashley Moody continues to advocate for mental health support for Florida law enforcement officers. Today in St. Petersburg, Attorney General Moody addressed the first graduates of Florida’s Law Enforcement Mental Health Certificate at St. Petersburg College. The pilot program is funded through a 2023 state budget allocation supported by Attorney General Moody. The 14 graduates are now certified to help officers struggling with mental health issues in the law enforcement agencies where they serve. -
Attorney General warns Floridians about lottery scams on National Lottery Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On National Lottery Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians of scams involving lotteries, prizes, and sweepstakes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scams involving prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries caused nearly $340 million in financial losses to consumers last year and were the third-most commonly reported scam across the nation. Attorney General Moody is issuing tips for Floridians to avoid being swindled. -
ACC agrees to release media rights contracts amid lawsuit by Florida State University
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Floridians will soon gain access to the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) media rights contracts central to Florida State University's (FSU) legal battle to leave the conference. Attorney General Ashley Moody secured an agreement from the ACC’s attorneys to release these documents following her legal action demanding compliance with Florida’s Public Records Act. -
Coalition urges US Senate passage of SAVE Act for election integrity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of state attorneys general have called on the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to ensure election integrity by preventing illegal voters from participating in U.S. elections. The coalition describes the bill as a "common-sense reform" with broad support among American voters. -
AG Moody warns Floridians about summer online shopping scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—To initiate the 2024 Summer Scam Series: Sunny Days and Shady Deals edition, Attorney General Ashley Moody is alerting Floridians about prevalent online shopping scams. During the summer, many online retailers offer special sales with attractive deals and discounts. Scammers may establish imposter websites to mimic these retailers and target consumers with malware and phishing texts designed to steal sensitive information. Attorney General Moody’s "Scams at a Glance: E-Commerce Cons" resource provides information and tips to help Floridians safely navigate... -
Florida names Columbia County deputy as top school resource officer
Attorney General Moody announces 2024 Florida School Resource Officer of the Year -
Medicaid fraud unit recovers over half a million dollars for Florida
Attorney General Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Secures Half a Million Dollars for Florida Medicaid Program -
Florida leads amicus brief supporting Missouri's challenge against New York's prosecution of Donald J. Trump
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has led an amicus brief with Iowa in support of Missouri’s legal challenge to New York’s prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump. The brief argues that New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's actions constitute a misuse of state authority during the presidential election. -
Florida sees continued drop in drug-related deaths amid rise in fentanyl seizures
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have announced a third consecutive decline in statewide drug-related deaths. This information was detailed in the Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons 2023 Interim Report, which revealed decreases in total drug-related deaths, opioid-caused deaths, and deaths caused by fentanyl during the first six months of 2023. This announcement follows a nationwide report indicating that Florida leads the country in fentanyl seizures. -
Attorneys general oppose new DOE washing machine standards
Attorney General Ashley Moody today led a 23-state coalition of attorneys general opposing the Biden administration’s latest regulations on household appliances. The coalition contends that new standards for washing machines will impose unnecessary costs on consumers and negatively impact product performance.