On behalf of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, Citrus County Sheriff and FDSA Immediate Past President Mike Prendergast presents Deputy Blotz with a Lend a Hand Fund donation after his home was severely damaged after Hurricane Milton.

Citrus County Sheriff and FDSA Immediate Past President Mike Prendergast, Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum and Levy County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff present Sergeant Bonnie Williams with Lend a Hand Fund donation after her home was damaged by storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

On behalf of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller presented a check to Deputy Metcalf’s spouse. Deputy Metcalf will always be remembered for his service to Wakulla County, Florida.

FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean and FDSA Partner United Badges Insurance Services CEO Allen Durham presented a check to St. Lucie County Sheriff Pearson and the family of Deputy Billy Chapman.

Sheriff Edenfield & FDSA Board Member Major Wes Burch presented a Lend A Hand donation to Sergeant Peggy Hodges & Deputy Ty Hodges of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

In May 2024, Leon County and the surrounding areas suffered extensive damage from multiple tornadoes. Several Leon County Sheriffs Deputies were displaced from their homes following catastrophic damage and needed to find alternative shelter while still serving residents in the community. FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean presented an initial donation to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil to support these deputies and their families.

Following the death of one of their deputy’s children, FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean presented Walton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Audie Rowell with a Lend a Hand donation to support their family during the difficult time.

Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett presented Deputy Peacock with an FDSA Lend A Hand check to help after Deputy Peacock’s home was damaged in a house fire.

Following the death of one of their deputy’s children, FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean presented Walton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Audie Rowell with a Lend a Hand donation to support their family during the difficult time.