\u201cIn Florida, we let kids be kids, and we protect children from those who seek to harm them,\u201d said Governor Ron DeSantis. \u201cToday\u2019s anti-grooming legislation punishes those who seek to prey on children and rob them of their innocence. Florida will continue to be the best state in the country to raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA child\u2019s safety and innocence should never be compromised, but when it is, the laws of our state should provide swift and severe punishment,\u201d said Executive of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner. \u201cOur residents and law enforcement should have every tool to prevent these terrible people from ever having the opportunity of taking advantage of children. Parents in Florida can rest easier knowing that their children are safe and protected. Governor DeSantis has always been a strong supporter of families, and today\u2019s bill signings are just another example of his dedication and leadership in putting the people of Florida first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lakeland is NOT abiding by HB1545! We do not want to be attending the Farmers Market on June 15th and have the Pride Event in the park at the same time. Our families and children do NOT want groomers in Drag or those who are gay flaunting their sexuality in our children’s faces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Grooming activities of a sexual nature are going to be happening during the 2 events. Their sexuality will be exploited in full view for grooming purposes including Drag Queens at the “family fun” event in Munn Park during the SAME HOURS AS THE FARMERS MARKET!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2 events are clearly targeting MINORS ages 11-17. The events are chaperoned, provided, and sponsored by ADULTS\/GROOMERS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot_20240530_104553_Chrome-1024x600.jpg\")
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