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Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Two dozen county sheriffs across the state said Wednesday that they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. The endorsements represent more than a third of Florida’s 67 county sheriffs. The proposal, known as “Marsy’s Law,” would put several rights […]

Scott PowersMarch 1, 2018

Republican House District 28 candidate David Smith has picked up several more endorsement from local officials in Seminole County including County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, and officials who praised his education and environmental views. In addition to Greenberg, Smith’s campaign announced the new backings of Seminole County School Board Member Abby Sanchez and Seminole County […]

Terry RoenSeptember 21, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott stopped in Sanford Thursday to thank first responders for their sacrifices and service during Hurricane Irma. The blue-jeaned governor wore his Navy baseball cap and made the visit personal with handshakes and selfies, while sharing stories of how his 4- and 5-year-old grandsons want to be a firefighter and a police officer […]

Scott PowersAugust 17, 2017

Republican congressional candidate Scott Sturgill has earned the endorsements of Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma and former Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary in Sturgill’s quest for the nomination to run in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “Scott has consistently stood with law enforcement and first responders. He exemplifies the type of leadership we need in Washington […]

Scott PowersJune 24, 2016

Faced with no opposition qualifying to run against him, Dennis Lemma has been declared sheriff-elect of Seminole County by Supervisor of Elections Mike Ertel. Lemma, 44, retiring Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger’s chief deputy and hand-picked successor, is a 24-year veteran of the force and a former U.S. Marine. He will take office on Tuesday, Jan. […]

Scott PowersFebruary 3, 2016

Dennis Lemma, retiring Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger’s chief deputy and hand-picked successor, has qualified for the ballot through petition, his campaign announced. Lemma, 44, of Oviedo, is a 23-year veteran of the Seminole sheriff’s force and former U.S. Marine. The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office certified more than the necessary 2,600 certified voters on […]

Frank TorresSeptember 14, 2015

Dennis Lemma, chief deputy of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office who’s running to replace Sheriff Don Eslinger, wants residents to know there won’t be many changes if they elect him for the job. Lemma told Florida Politics Monday he has Eslinger’s backing. The longtime sheriff is retiring after 26 years. “He’s been a huge mentor to […]

Frank TorresSeptember 4, 2015

Seminole County Chief Deputy Dennis Lemma has received endorsements from three elected officials in his bid to be the next Seminole County sheriff. He announced nods from Republican state Reps. Scott Plakon and Jason Brodeur, as well as Seminole and Brevard County State Attorney Phil Archer. Lemma made the announcements on social media Friday morning, […]

Frank TorresAugust 26, 2015

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger said Wednesday morning that he will be retiring after 38 years on the job with 26 years as sheriff. Eslinger made his statement on social media: “After much thought and consideration, I have made the decision to retire as the Sheriff of Seminole County at the end of this term of […]

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Sheriffs back Marsy’s Law

David Smith picks up more local officials’ endorsements in HD 28 contest

Rick Scott gets personal by showing gratitude to first responders

Scott Sturgill grabs two sheriffs’ endorsements in CD 7 race

Dennis Lemma declared sheriff-elect of Seminole County

Dennis Lemma qualifies for ballot in Seminole sheriff race

Dennis Lemma promise steadfast policies if he’s elected Seminole County sheriff

Dennis Lemma rolls out trio of endorsements for Seminole County Sheriff bid

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger announces retirement