New Deputy Sworn In

On Wednesday, July 5,2023, Sheriff Hunter held a swearing in ceremony for a new employee. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and CCSO personnel. James Tedjeske was sworn in as a deputy sheriff. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Tedjeske to our team!

LEGAL UPDATE: Constitutional Carry

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…

2 More Arrested in Waldron Homicide

(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.…

Homicide Update: Chevron Gas Station

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…

New Employees Sworn In

(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…