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Florida Launches Public Tip Line to Report ‘Violent Extremism’ Following Charlie Kirk’s Killing

The tip line sends anonymous evidence to prosecutors, signaling a crackdown that has already put a Florida teacher’s license at risk.

Screenshot from the editor's note appended to the Wall Street Journal's initial coverage of the bullet's inscriptions. Photo of Wall Street Journal corporate headquarters by John Wisniewski via Flickr.
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Attendees hold up signs during the memorial service for Charlie Kirk
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Overview

  • Attorney General James Uthmeier unveiled the Combat Violent Extremism portal at Valencia College in Orlando, inviting the public to upload screenshots, videos and other materials referencing threats of political violence.
  • Submissions go directly to the Office of Statewide Prosecution for review and potential charges, with officials stressing the portal targets threats and calls for violence, not protected speech, and is not for emergencies.
  • Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas said he found probable cause to revoke a Clay County teacher’s license over a social-media post seen as celebrating Kirk’s death, citing gross immorality and reduced effectiveness.
  • Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay said cases involving unlawful threats will be pursued immediately, while Uthmeier warned that dishonest or abusive reports to the portal could face consequences.
  • The rollout comes as a conservative PAC launches its own form to flag educators’ posts and as civil-liberties groups and faculty unions warn that punishing online commentary risks chilling protected speech and academic freedom.