After three years of legislative efforts, the Officer Jason Raynor Act has passed both the Florida Senate and House and now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature. The measure requires a sentence of life in prison without parole for defendants convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer. It also expands the definition of protected officers to include correctional officers, probation officers and auxiliary officers. LEGISLATION NAMED FOR FALLEN DAYTONA BEACH POLICE OFFICER AWAITS FINAL APPROVAL
Senate Bill 156 was sponsored by Sen. Tom Leek, who originally introduced the legislation in 2024. The bill is named for Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor, who was shot by Othal Wallace and died from his injuries on Aug. 17, 2021. Prosecutors sought a first-degree murder conviction, but a jury found Wallace guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
CITY AUDITOR’S FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE HOTLINE OFFERS REPORTING OPTION The City of Daytona Beach has launched a Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline to provide the public with a dedicated way to report concerns about the misuse of city funds, property or other public resources. The hotline is administered by the City Auditor’s Office, an independent function separate from city administration, and is part of an effort to strengthen transparency and accountability.
What details should be provided? Report should include each of the following details, if known: • WHAT (a description of the incident, fraudulent activity or abuse) • WHO was involved (name(s) of city employee) • WHEN it occurred (specific dates and times) • WHERE (location(s) where the activities took place) • WHY (gain to violator) • HOW (what scheme was used) Supporting documentation may also be included through the online form or by email. Reports that are too vague or unsupported may be closed without further action.
How to Submit a Report
• Call: (386) 200-1343 • Email: DaytonaFraudHotline@proton.me • Online: Submit through an online form found at tinyurl.com/bdfznhz8. For more information about the hotline, visit www.DaytonaBeach.gov/DaytonaFraudHotline.
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