Florida Sheriffs Association

10/02/2026

A strong community stands together against domestic violence. Thank you, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, for your dedication to supporting victims and keeping Floridians safe.

09/30/2026

We commend the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office for their hard work and commitment to seeing this case through from investigation to sentencing. Their dedication helped bring justice to the victim and their family.

Today, 23-year-old Carlos Lopez was sentenced to life in prison for the attempted murder of a teenager back in 2023.

Our detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) spent countless hours piecing together what happened. Because of their efforts, detectives were able to quickly identify Lopez and arrest him.

“Gun violence has no place in our community,” said Sheriff Potter. “I am proud of the detectives who stopped at nothing to serve justice.”

09/30/2026

Know what Amendment 3 does. Know how your local services are funded. Understand the tradeoffs.

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida Sheriff Michelle Cook joins The News Service of Florida on the Unwired Florida podcast to discusses what Amendment 3 could mean for small and mid-sized counties and the local services they provide.

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09/30/2026

What a wonderful and thoughtful way to help celebrate this furry hero’s life as a community mourns this brave K9. 🐾

They say that when you’re missing someone who has passed on, you should look for the little signs; the quiet reminders that they’re still near, still finding their way back to you in the smallest, most unexpected moments…

In times of grief, it’s gestures like this that remind us just how deeply we are surrounded, cared for, and supported by this amazing community.

Thank you, Lamar Advertising, for this incredibly meaningful sentiment during one of the most difficult times our team has ever faced. Your thoughtfulness and compassion mean more to us than words can express.

We are truly grateful for your support during this difficult time… We love and miss you, K9 Dundee! 🥹💔

09/30/2026

Excellent results at the end of this operation that happened on September 21 with Bay County Sheriff's Office leading the way and targeting criminal activity in a portion of the county.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 44 individuals following a week-long targeted enforcement operation focused on addressing criminal activity in the northern end of Bay County. The operation was carried out the week of September 21st.

“Operation 6-7” focused specifically on the Fountain, Youngstown, and Bayou George communities along the U.S. 231 corridor. The operation was named after Zones 6 and 7, the areas covered by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office patrol districts.

Throughout the week, BCSO deputies worked alongside Air-1, the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigators, the Special Investigations Division (SID) investigators, the Warrants Division, and the BCSO SWAT team, to target individuals and activities contributing to crime in these communities.

As part of the operation, SID investigators executed nine search warrants and arrested 24 individuals. Investigators seized 332 grams of methamphetamine, 1.1 grams of fentanyl, 213.6 grams of Butanidol (commonly known as “scoop”), and 16.9 grams of ma*****na, including three ma*****na plants. Investigators also seized 14 fi****ms and $2,113 in cash.

The SID investigations alone resulted in 44 misdemeanor charges and 50 felony charges.

In addition to the narcotics investigations and search warrants, BCSO personnel conducted s*x offender compliance checks and other targeted enforcement activities throughout the area. The operation resulted in arrests involving charges ranging from drug trafficking and other narcotics offenses to s*x offender violations and numerous additional crimes.

This operation was about more than simply making arrests. It was about putting additional resources into communities, following up on criminal activity, and addressing the problems that impact the people who live and work there.

While this week-long operation has concluded, the work does not stop here. BCSO investigators and deputies will continue following leads, investigating criminal activity, and working with the communities we serve to keep Bay County safe.

09/29/2026

Just the facts from Polk County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Judd. Know what Amendment 3 does. Know how your local services are funded. Understand the tradeoffs.

09/28/2026

This is great detective work by Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Deputies Gates, Lambert, Houghton, and Gulledge! Job well done.

09/28/2026

We join the Lee County Sheriff's Office in mourning the loss of K9 Dundee, while celebrating the courage and brave service he showed through his final breath. Thank you for being a hero protector.

09/28/2026

Sergeant Steve Sunday of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida keeps a picture of Manuel Ruiz's grave at his desk.

Not as a reminder of what went unsolved, but as a commitment to keep going until it isn't.

In this episode of Cold Case Florida, hear why this case has stayed with the investigators who worked it, and what they are still doing to bring justice to a man whose family never stopped waiting.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or at flsheriffs.org/coldcase.