FDSA Deputy Executive Director John Creamer presents hurricane relief check to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil and Undersheriff Ron Cave. This is the first of more than $200,000 in donations that will be given to support 121 deputies across 15 counties as they recover from damage sustained from hurricanes in 2024.

FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean and DeSoto County Sheriff Jim Potter present Lend a Hand Fund donation to DeSoto County Deputy Trujillo to help his recovery after being shot in the line of duty.

Citrus County Sheriff and FDSA Immediate Past President Mike Prendergast presents Deputy James Groves with Lend a Hand Fund donation after his home was damaged following the 2024 hurricanes.

Citrus County Sheriff and FDSA Immediate Past President Mike Prendergast presents Lend a Hand Fund donations to Sgt. Sudlow and Deputy Fischer to repair their homes after they sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton.

Citrus County Sheriff and FDSA Immediate Past President Mike Prendergast presents Lend a Hand Fund donations to Citrus County Deputy Montgomery and Communications Officer Tompkins after they sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton.

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.