Florida AG launches 'combat violent extremism' portal

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new tool for "combating violent extremism" in a news conference in Orlando on Monday.

Uthmeier was joined by Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay, Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Valencia College Board Member Michael Sasso for the announcement.

Uthmeier said the portal will be used by Floridians to "report anything they observe or hear that is a call for violence, or a threat of violence against other individuals." They can remain anonymous and submit screenshots, videos and "other evidence of threats of violent extremism."

“The idea of someone being assassinated for peacefully opposing such radical ideals is vile and anti-American,” Uthmeier said in a statement, referring to the shooting death of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk earlier this month. “Threats of political violence will not be tolerated in Florida."

The attorney general's office emphasized that the portal is not to be used for emergencies and anyone facing an immediate threat should call 911.

To access the portal, visit the Florida Attorney General's website.