HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey are scheduled to speak on Friday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on autopen accountability.

The joint appearance is expected to bring together state and federal officials for what is being billed as a press conference addressing matters of public safety and law enforcement coordination. While specific details about the topic have not been publicly disclosed, appearances involving both the state’s top legal officer and a senior FBI leader often signal announcements related to criminal investigations, enforcement actions, or broader initiatives involving cooperation between agencies.

The event is set to take place at the Hard Rock, a venue frequently used for high-profile announcements in South Florida due to its size and security capabilities. Media representatives have been invited to attend, with remarks expected from both Uthmeier and Bailey, followed by limited opportunities for questions.

Uthmeier, who serves as Florida’s attorney general, oversees statewide legal enforcement efforts, including consumer protection, criminal prosecutions in certain cases, and coordination with local and federal partners. Bailey, as FBI deputy director, is one of the bureau’s top-ranking officials and plays a key role in overseeing nationwide operations and investigative priorities.

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Although officials have not confirmed the subject of the announcement, similar joint briefings in the past have focused on issues ranging from organized crime and fraud to violent crime initiatives and public corruption cases. The involvement of the FBI typically indicates a federal dimension to the matter being discussed.

Officials have not released a full agenda or additional participants, but local law enforcement leaders and other partners may also be present.

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More information is expected to be shared during the press conference.