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Attempted Swatting Targets Sen. Rick Scott’s Naples Home After Email Threat

Police report a pre-dawn email threat, with officers clearing the home.

Overview

  • Naples police say an email arrived before 1 a.m. Thursday and officers confirmed the Scott family was safe after making contact.
  • Out of precaution, officers conducted a security sweep of the Naples residence and reported no issues, with an investigation underway.
  • Scott said he was not at home during the incident and publicly thanked responding officers in a Facebook post.
  • A department spokesperson called the email an “obvious threat” and said its wording resembled a 2023 swatting that targeted the same address.
  • Scott renewed his push for his Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, which seeks tougher penalties, including up to life in cases where a death results.