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Planning to hit the road or catch a flight this holiday season? Whether you're heading over the river and through the woods to see grandma or embarking on a bigger...

The role of school resource officers includes law enforcement, crime prevention, crisis intervention and student counseling. The school resource officer program was launched in 2018 by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis...

FSA President Sheriff Bill Prummell released the following statement regarding the failure of Amendment 3 (recreational use of marijuana). “Following the strong leadership of Governor DeSantis and sheriffs across Florida,...

Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for both kids and adults—but it also comes with an increased risk of accidents and injuries. According to statistics...

One of the most critical responsibilities that parents, educators and law enforcement officers share is creating a learning environment that prioritizes school safety. Every parent deserves to know that when...

Lawmakers have passed a series of new Florida laws with October 1, 2024 effective dates. Here's what this means for the citizens of Florida, including a summary of each bill...

At the recent Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, FSA Deputy Executive Director of Operations Matt Dunagan sat down with new FSA president, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell. The two discussed...

Missing child prevention begins with child safety discussions and plans. Although child abductions are rare, children can get lost or go missing for many reasons. Here are ways to help...

The Sheriffs 2024 Summer Conference allowed Florida’s sheriffs, their staffs and representatives from the state’s top law-enforcement agencies to share best practices, receive important legal and legislative updates and recognize...

Cuba, with a rich history of exploitation and revolution, sits just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Known for fruit and sugar cane harvesting, it had also become a...