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Title IV
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Chapter 14
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F.S. 14.33

14.33 Medal of Heroism.—

(1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14); a firefighter, as defined in s. 112.191(1)(b); an emergency medical technician, as defined in s. 401.23; or a paramedic, as defined in s. 401.23. A recipient must have distinguished himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, must have risked his or her life deliberately above and beyond the call of duty while performing duty in his or her respective position, and must have engaged in hazardous or perilous activities to preserve lives with the knowledge that such activities might result in great personal harm.

(2) A candidate or person seeking to nominate a candidate for the award must make written application to the Governor. The Governor may refer an application to any public or private entity for advice and recommendations regarding the application.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-51; s. 5, ch. 2022-35.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 14.33

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 14.33.

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Cases Citing Statute 14.33

Total Results: 9

THE KIDWELL GROUP, LLC, D/ B/ A AIR QUALITY ASSESSORS OF FLORIDA , A/ A/ O ROBERT AND MAUREEN MUCCIACCIO v. AMERICAN INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF FLORIDA

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-09-16

Snippet: the Fifth District. See 21-1000 Oral Argument at 14:33-17:15, Kidwell Grp., LLC. v. Am. Integrity Ins.

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company v. Janice L. Sikes, as Personal etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-04-12

Citation: 191 So. 3d 491, 2016 WL 1425888, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 5539

Snippet: the petition gets filed. See Sup.Ct. R. 10, 12-14, 33, & -34. Chief among these requirements is that

In Re: Amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-05-01

Snippet: Minor Child(ren) (05/14) 33 ____________________

City of Ocala v. Green

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-07-25

Citation: 988 So. 2d 114, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 11432, 2008 WL 2851717

Snippet: accordance with the schedule of fines listed in section 14-33. Section 767.13(1), Florida Statutes, the statute

Bush v. Holmes

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-11-12

Citation: 886 So. 2d 340, 2004 WL 2566078

Snippet: citing Walz. Texas Monthly, 489 U.S. at 13 n. 3, 14, 33-45, 109 S.Ct. 890 (Scalia, J. dissenting, with

Lefemine v. Baron

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1991-01-03

Citation: 573 So. 2d 326, 1991 WL 1326

Snippet: Calamari & J. Perillo, The Law of Contracts § 14-33, at 645 (3d ed. 1987); Comment, Liquidated Damages:

Florida League of Cities, Inc. v. Department of Insurance and Treasurer

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1989-02-28

Citation: 540 So. 2d 850, 1989 WL 15937

Snippet: Chapter 4-14 4-54.024(3) 4-14.033(3) 4-54.027 4-14.036 4-54

Nesbitt v. COMMUNITY HEALTH, S. DADE

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1985-03-19

Citation: 467 So. 2d 711, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 737

Snippet: California, 17 Cal.3d 425, 451, 131 Cal. Rptr. 14, 33, 551 P.2d 334, 354 (1976) (Mosk, J., concurring

Winterfield v. Town of Palm Beach

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1984-07-19

Citation: 455 So. 2d 359, 1984 Fla. LEXIS 3268

Snippet: " State v. City of Daytona Beach, 160 Fla. 13, 14, 33 So.2d 218, 219 (1948). This is especially so when