CLEARWATER, Fla. - In Tallahassee, new legislation has been filed with the goal of enhancing protections for domestic violence victims and addressing the issue of serial abusers. Advocates argue that this bill addresses critical gaps in the current system, particularly concerning restraining orders and missed opportunities for intervention.

Recently, the Pinellas County community gathered to honor the lives of 17 individuals who were tragically murdered due to domestic violence over the past two years. This somber event underscores the urgent need for legislative action.

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House Bill 277 introduces several measures aimed at improving the safety and support for domestic violence victims in Florida:

State Representative Debra Tendrich of Lake Worth, herself a survivor of d

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