There have been many misconceptions and questions surrounding the new law going into effect July 1, 2023 regarding permitless carrying (Constitutional Carry) of firearms in Florida. Please see the below information which we hope will clarify many of these common questions. Remember, it is the responsibility of each individual to know applicable laws should they…
(Pictured Left to Right: Clayton, Taylor) Detectives have made two more arrests in connection with the murder of Shawn Waldron. Waldron’s body was discovered in the Osceola National Forest in the area of NE Gum Swamp Road west of NE Range Road on April 11, 2023. Waldron’s body had been bound and severely burned.…
On Sunday June 25, 2023 shortly after 1:00pm, deputies responded to the Chevron gas station located at U.S.441N. and I-10 for a report of shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a subject who had been shot lying outside near the front door of the business. Deputies and EMS personnel rendered aid, but the subject was pronounced…
(Sheriff Hunter with Deputy Sweat) On Monday, June 26, 2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for two new employees. The ceremony was held at the CCSO Operations Center and was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Justin Sweat and Franklin Lee were both sworn in as deputy sheriffs. Please join us…
(Sheriff Hunter with Derek Williams) On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for new employees. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. Derek Williams and Richard Williams were sworn in as deputy sheriffs. Rodney Cole was sworn in as a member of the Citizen Service Unit.…