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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...

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) today announced the release of a resolution that was approved by Florida’s sheriffs at the Sheriffs Summer Conference last week. The resolution opposes the legalization...

How pervasive is domestic violence in Florida? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 38 percent of Florida women and 29 percent of Florida men experience intimate partner dating...