Blogs

In October of 2017, a controversial white nationalist spoke on the University of Florida's campus. Sheriff Darnell gives her insight into the event and law enforcement's handling of it.

Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz discusses why he became a law enforcement officer and the importance of his position as sheriff.

Sheriff Steve Whidden elaborates on his role as sheriff, touching on many issues that a rural sheriff handles throughout their time in the county’s top law enforcement role. He also...

Liberty County Sheriff Eddie Joe White shares his experience leading law enforcement efforts in his rural county and explains why relationships matter in this tight knit community where the sheriff...

Osceola County Sheriff Russell Gibson discusses his role as a sheriff, the importance of his deputies’ interaction and communication with citizens of the community, as well as mentorship opportunities with...

Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller talks about growing up in a small town, connecting with the community and what the support of the Florida Sheriffs Association has meant to him...

St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar says just a small part of law enforcement involves “locking people up” and discusses how his deputies use community relations and community policing to...

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis discusses the unique role of sheriffs in their communities, as they are some of the only law enforcement officers who are directly chosen by, and...

Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast discusses his military background and how it differs from his role as sheriff. As the senior leader responsible for protecting lives and property in Citrus...