Florida Sheriffs Association

10/20/2026

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton has consistently demonstrated strong support for law enforcement and the men and women who work every day to keep Florida’s communities safe. A fourth-generation farmer born and raised in Florida’s Heartland, President Albritton brings a firsthand understanding of the needs, challenges, and values of rural Florida and has made supporting those communities a priority. The Florida Sheriff Association is sharing the attached statement from the current President of the Florida Senate Ben Albritton regarding his opinion on Amendment 3.

10/20/2026

Our childhoods shape us, and often help inspire our careers and how we navigate them. We love this story of how Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Sergeant Oscar D’Lassalas is using the language and childhood lessons of his grandmother to better serve the residents he helps protect. 👏

A Walton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is drawing on his bilingual upbringing to connect with the Hispanic community.

10/20/2026

Incredible accomplishment, Broward Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Colonel Christopher De Giovanni! Congratulations!

10/20/2026

Programs like Matrix House are a great example of how Florida sheriffs help strengthen the communities they serve. Thank you, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, for supporting individuals as they work toward recovery and a fresh start.

10/19/2026

Update: The 1973 murders of sisters Maggie and Mary Jenkins, featured on the Cold Case Florida podcast in 2025, are solved.

On a special episode, investigators walk through the work that closed this case after 53 years. Preserved evidence, modern forensic testing, and genetic genealogy helped the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) identify the killer as David Allen Snyder.

Thank you to the investigators who stayed with this case and brought answers to the Jenkins family. Hear the full update wherever you get your podcasts or at flsheriffs.org/coldcase.

10/16/2026

Furry Friday! 🐎

There’s more to a mounted patrol unit than meets the eye.
From community events to search and rescue missions, Florida’s mounted patrol units bring a unique combination of law enforcement expertise, mobility, and community connection to their work.

Meet the horses and learn more about the specialized teams behind Florida’s mounted patrol units in our blog at flsheriffs.org/blog.

10/15/2026

Across the state, K-9 deputies and their handlers are contributing so much to the safety of Florida communities. Thank you Hernando County Sheriff's Office for sharing insights into the training and commitment that helps these teams do this important work!

10/14/2026

Amendment 3 guts the largest funding source for public safety in Florida. Fewer deputies, longer waits for an ambulance, slower 911. Amendment 3 is too good to be true.

10/13/2026

This is what it's all about: One Sheriff's Office helping another in a time of great need. Thank you, Polk County Sheriff's Office for being there when Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office FL needed you.