BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Friday said he wants state law enforcement officers and firefighters to make more money — 20 percent more. He is recommending pay increases as part of the budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Here is the official announcement from the Governor’s office:
>>Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
“We support the men and women who keep our streets and communities safe,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Throughout my time in office, I have delivered on my promise to support law enforcement and first responders. Therefore, in the coming fiscal year, I am recommending a well-earned pay raise.”
The Governor’s Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget recommends $118.3 million in pay increases for more than 4,700 state sworn law enforcement officers and more than 730 state firefighters. This includes a: 20% pay increase for state entry level sworn law enforcement officers; and 25% pay increase for veteran sworn law enforcement officers and all state firefighters.
These pay increases will build on the support already delivered to support law enforcement and first responders. As a result of these initiatives, Florida continues to have record-low crime rates; continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family; and remains the friendliest state in the country for first responders.<<
Isn’t your wife Planning on running for governor when your time is up?
So now you want to make changes to their financial status.Because you’re gonna be heading out soon.And you would like for your wife to use that as a stepping stone to get back into the governor’s house?
Police and fire personnel do deserve a raise as desantis stated. Interesting that he supported the Jan. 6 insurrectionists who beat, tortured and killed Capitol police.
First Responders and Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect us all.
They should be paid and treated well.
I am very grateful for what these folks do for all of us.
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