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Read the latest news from the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association. From important announcements to everyday stories, we keep you informed about the work and dedication of Florida’s deputies.
Supporting Deputies and Sheriff’s Office Employees When They Need It
It is in times like these that I am especially thankful that FDSA can support our deputies and sheriff’s office employees through direct and immediate assistance and through programs such as the Lend a Hand Fund, developed to help law enforcement personnel in their greatest time of need.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Citrus County Deputy Blotz After Hurricane Damage to Home
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.
Lend a Hand Story: Levy County Sergeant Williams Receives Donation After Hurricane Helene Damage to Her Home
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.
FDSA Lend a Hand Fund Receives $100,000 to Support Deputies in Need After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
On October 18, 2024, FDSA President Sheriff Billy Woods joined Governor Ron DeSantis and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to accept a $100,000 donation from Florida’s Disaster Fund.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Family of Fallen Wakulla County Deputy Metcalf
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.
Largest Budget, New Leadership and First FDSA Conference
It was great to provide positive news about the continued progress and growth of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association at the recent FSA Sheriffs Summer Conference, including our largest budget to date of $2.3 million.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Family of Fallen St. Lucie County Deputy Billy Chapman
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.
Safer Stops and Preparing for the Future
The year was 2009. Barack Obama was inaugurated. The first Android phone was released. Bitcoin was introduced and Avatar was the winner at the box office. It was also the year that the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association was launched with the goal of providing needed services to the brave men and women who serve their communities through our 67 sheriffs’ offices.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Hodges and Deputy Hodges
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.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Sheriffs Deputies in Leon County Following Tornado Damage
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.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Walton County Family After the Death of Their Child
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.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Peacock After His Home was Damaged in a Fire
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.
Recent Posts
- Supporting Deputies and Sheriff’s Office Employees When They Need It
- Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Citrus County Deputy Blotz After Hurricane Damage to Home
- Lend a Hand Story: Levy County Sergeant Williams Receives Donation After Hurricane Helene Damage to Her Home
- FDSA Lend a Hand Fund Receives $100,000 to Support Deputies in Need After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
- Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Supports Family of Fallen Wakulla County Deputy Metcalf
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