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Many of the American soldiers who went ashore in France on D-Day, a scene graphically and brutally depicted in the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” were trained at Camp Gordon Johnston...

When tourists think about Florida, two images usually come to mind: beaches and oranges. However, our residents know there is far more to Florida agriculture than oranges and these resources...

Every day, men and women in law enforcement risk their lives to protect us. And in recent years, the number of officers shot in the line of duty has skyrocketed.

Since 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has worked to support, train and equip sheriffs in the State of Florida and beyond. But we couldn’t do it alone. That’s where our...

Colonel Neil Kirkman was the first commander of the newly created Florida Highway Patrol in 1939 and, as the state population grew along with the Patrol, remained Car 1 until...

According to St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick, their Marine Unit is responsible for 221 square miles of water and have done tremendous work in leveraging federal, state, and local...

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity for your family, school or business to show support for law enforcement there are many ways to get involved. To get started, here are...

The Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) is a relatively underused resource that is available to Florida law enforcement. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance,...

When the Florida Sheriffs Association was created in 1893, sheriffs became more than just law enforcement officers and elected county officials. They segued into a family united for a common...