Office of Attorney General of Florida
04/12/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/12/2024 14:55
Attorney General Moody's Week in Review - April 12, 2024
This week, I addressed local and state law enforcement officials during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at the Florida Capitol ahead of the 2024 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games.
Every year, dating back to 1984, the Torch Run brings out city, county, state and federal law enforcement officers, correctional officers and support staff out to help carry the "Flame of Hope" through an intrastate relay to the annual Special Olympics Florida Games in Orlando.
I'm grateful to see so many of our wonderful law enforcement officers in Leon County participating in this event highlighting their strong commitment to serving others.
Since 1972, more than 45,000 Special Olympics Florida volunteers, coaches and sponsors have provided sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
We are so inspired by all our Special Olympics athletes for their courage and willpower. In the words of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, "God bless you in these games, and in the greatness of your lives."
Bringing our communities together and supporting one another through events like these, help us build a Stronger, Safer Florida.
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Read MoreEvents
This week, Attorney General Moody spoke at a bill signing ceremony in Stuart with Gov. Ron DeSantis for a new law that strengthens penalties for organized retail theft and porch piracy.
Attorney General Moody with members of the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Attorney General Moody presenting the White Hat Award to Rebecca Woolever, Chief of Investigations for North Florida within the Consumer Protection Division. Rebecca is an excellent investigator with extensive experience and displays great leadership in calming staff and instilling confidence to those who are overwhelmed. The White Hat Award is given to Florida Attorney General's Office team members who demonstrate extraordinary effort and skill in fulfilling the mission of the office.
Attorney General Moody welcoming participants of the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Florida at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Attorney General Moody and Florida Attorney General's Office team members at the Florida Capitol following the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Attorney General Moody with Florida Highway Patrol recruits who participated in the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run.
The Florida Attorney General's Office congratulates Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Alexa Cline on recently receiving the Florida Bar Young Lawyers 36 Under 36 award, recognizing the professionalism of 36 young lawyers in Florida. Alexa is pictured with Sean Bevil of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.