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Mounted patrol units are a familiar sight at Florida parades and festivals, but their work extends well beyond public appearances. Discover how these specialized teams support public safety, law enforcement,...

Tallahassee, Fla. (September 4, 2026) – Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 41 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an...

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), the nation's largest and most successful law enforcement association, is pleased to announce its leadership for the 2026-2027 year. The newly elected FSA President, Marion...

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) announces that Ilka Roncone of the Clay County Sheriff's Office is the 2026 Florida Sheriffs Association Civilian of the Year. This award recognizes exemplary service...

The Florida Sheriffs Association is honored to announce the selection of Detective Robert Pence of the Broward Sheriff’s Office as the 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. This award,...

Florida's 9/11 response hit close to home for local law enforcement. From September through December 2001, deputies and investigators across the state worked around the clock, tracing the hijackers' movements...

In Florida, the jurisdiction doesn't end at the shoreline. Marine units in law enforcement are among the most versatile and mission-critical specialty assignments — functioning simultaneously as patrol, tactical transport,...

Learn about the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center capital campaign and help build an interactive destination that inspires Florida's future public safety leaders.

Florida's sheriffs have always understood that public safety and community prosperity are inseparable — and they are putting that belief into action. Through a formalized partnership with the Florida Chamber...

Each year, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) invests in our state’s future by recognizing ambitious, high-achieving students whose parents serve in Florida sheriffs’ offices. This year, FSA awarded its STEM...