Politics & Government
FL First Responders To Receive $1K Bonuses Again
Florida first responders employed by local governments will receive $1,000 bonuses for the second year in a row, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
FLORIDA — Some good news for Florida's first responders.
For the second year in a row, first responders working for local governments in the Sunshine State will receive $1,000 bonuses this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement Thursday.
“Our first responders work tirelessly to protect and serve our communities,” DeSantis said. “While other states turned their backs on law enforcement and first responders, Florida has continued to support them. These bonuses are a well-deserved recognition to our law enforcement and first responders for all they do for Florida.”
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This is the second consecutive year of bonuses for first responders including police officers, sheriff’s deputies, paramedics, EMTs and firefighters throughout the state.
DeSantis first proposed the bonuses for first responders at an event in Nov. 2021 ahead of the 2022 Legislative session.
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The 2022-23 budget recently passed by the Legislature includes $125 million for these bonuses, according to the governor's office.
In addition to the bonuses for local government first responders, state law enforcement officers will receive a pay increase across the board.
News Conference Announcing $1K Bonuses To First Responders:
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