Florida launches ‘violent extremism’ portal for public to report threats

Published September 22, 2025 1:06pm ET



Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier​​ announced Monday that the state is expanding ways for residents to report alleged threats of political violence.

During a press conference at Valencia College in Orlando, Uthmeier​​ argued that there is a difference “between free speech and a threat of violence” as he announced the creation of a new public portal for such reports. Calls for violence are “not protected by the First Amendment,” the attorney general said, adding that the portal will allow the public to submit anonymous screenshots, videos, and other evidence of threats of violent extremism to the state for review.

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