Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a new budget proposal that includes nearly $120 million for a 25% pay increase for veteran state sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters.
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Roofing Construction Roofer Roofing Repair. Asphalt Shingles.A study says asphalt shingles won’t protect against hurricane winds past 10 years. How this impacts your insurance costs Read full article: A study says asphalt shingles won’t protect against hurricane winds past 10 years. How this impacts your insurance costs2 hours ago A new $148M JEA wastewater treatment facility in Duval County, its first in decades, is now operational Read full article: A new $148M JEA wastewater treatment facility in Duval County, its first in decades, is now operationalGet ready for some fabulous Insider Deals that will help you enjoy a cozy night's sleep and some that will elevate your style and beauty game.– If state lawmakers approve Gov. Ron DeSantis' latest budget proposal, it could mean a 25% pay increase for veteran state sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters, the governor announced Fridat at a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass and Florida Highway Patrol Director Colonel Gary Howze for the announcement at Valley Smoke Restaurant, a favorite stop for DeSantis in Northeast Florida. After talking about recent efforts to recruit new officers to Florida by offering bonuses and covering tuition expenses, DeSantis announced that he’s included nearly $120 million in his 2025-2026 state budget proposal to work on retaining those first responders. “We think these are important vocations. We want to make sure we’re keeping good talent," DeSantis said. “The reality is, if you don’t do that, it’s not that they don’t want to serve, but if they have other opportunities, then you lose them.” DeSantis said the $120 million would be spread across 4,700 state sworn law enforcement officers and more than 700 state firefighters. It amounts to a 20% pay increase for entry level LEOs and a 25% pay increase for veteran sworn LEOs and firefighters, DeSantis said. “This is not a terribly large amount of money in the context of the overall budget. It’s a small fraction,” DeSantis acknowledged. “But I think it will be very, very meaningful, and it will ensure that the good work that has been done will be able to continue.”Caleb Yauger joined the WJXT team in February 2025. He previously worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for Erie News Now in Erie, Pa., covering both news and sports.Get ready for some fabulous Insider Deals that will help you enjoy a cozy night's sleep and some that will elevate your style and beauty game.The cheapest MacBook we’ve ever seen is almost sold out
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