Law Enforcement

The Pinellas sheriff’s office told county commissioners there have been several incidents in which deputies have been exposed to harmful narcotics. The TruNarc analyzers cost $25,000 each.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has 1,500 free scent preservation kits - including thumb drives for photos and other information.

Police and their supporters say officers involved in fatal shootings may face imminent threat of harm. The court will decide whether their identities should be protected under the state’s Marsy’s Law.

Those eligible will receive a check in the mail written for slightly more than $1,000 to make up for funds lost after taxation.

Some face legal challenges, such as a bill that would prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis chose Eglin Air Force Base announce the initiative called Continue the Mission.

Eligible workers include law enforcement officers, firefighters, 911 operators, teachers, daycare workers and all manner of healthcare workers.

Sheriffs will also see their base salaries increase by $5,000 a year.

House and Senate negotiators finished reaching agreement Thursday, though a missed deadline will force the legislative session to extend until Monday for the votes.

The bill includes a signing bonus worth up to $5,000 for new officers, and it increases the base salary for each county sheriff by $5,000.

A report issued by the Ruderman Family Foundation found a third to half of all fatal police interactions involve a person with a disability.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touched on a variety of topics, including education, water quality improvements, and proposed bonuses for law enforcement officers, during his State of the State address.