Florida lawmakers slam Mount Dora plan to help report hate crimes
Four Republican lawmakers are criticizing the central Florida city of Mount Dora over a new program that aims to help report hate crimes.
Source: tallahassee.com
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Four Republican lawmakers are criticizing the central Florida city of Mount Dora over a new program that aims to help report hate crimes.
A Mount Dora program, which gives businesses the option to display a rainbow decal labeling their establishment as a safe place for LGBTQ+ crime victims, has come under fire from some state lawmakers, who said in a letter they would consider all “legislative, legal and executive options.” The initiative was approved by the City Council in a unanimous vote last week, but now may be reconsidered ...