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Staff ReportsMay 18, 2018

Current and former law enforcement officers from all over Florida will be honored Saturday at the Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Tallahassee. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the event Friday. “The Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame was created by the 2014 Florida Legislature to recognize and honor law […]

Jim RosicaJuly 13, 2017

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Former state Rep. Tom Grady will take Jimmy Patronis‘ place on the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday evening. In picking Grady, a Naples attorney and a friend of Scott’s, the governor passed over the three alternates he previously selected to fill an empty seat on the commission, which will review the state’s governing document […]

Jim RosicaJune 27, 2017

Now that Jimmy Patronis is leaving the Public Service Commission and Constitution Revision Commission to become the state’s next Chief Financial Officer, Gov. Rick Scott has to replace him on those panels. The Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council is charged with “screening and nominating applicants for appointment by the Governor to fill vacancies on the […]

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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‘Thin blue line’ to be honored at The Capitol

Rick Scott names Tom Grady to constitutional review panel

Jimmy Patronis’ move to CFO creates PSC, CRC openings

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