
Police officers flee New York for careers in Florida after bonus offer from Gov. DeSantis
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Former NYPD Officer Hector Lopez left the liberal state amid growing anti-police sentiments. Lopez, along with 11 other former NYPD officers, relocated to Lakeland, Florida, to continue is career and grow his family.
In addition to Florida’s lack of a state tax, Governor Ron DeSantis said on "Sunday Morning Futures" that he plans to give $5,000 bonuses to any out-of-state law enforcement officers that relocate to Florida.
"If you’re not being treated well, we’ll treat you better here," DeSantis said. "You can fill important needs for us, and we’ll compensate you as a result."
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