On the evening of September 11, 2025, members of the Manatee Hundred Club gathered for our annual summer social at one of our favorite local spots—The Loaded Barrel Tavern in

A pervasive misconception about law enforcement officers is that they do not face mental health challenges. The demanding nature of their job—marked by high-stress situations, exposure to trauma, and long

PRESS RELEASE TAMPA, Fla.—Today, August 13, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 8,700 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement

A Night of Recognition On Tuesday evening, local law enforcement agencies gathered at the Manatee Performing Arts Center for a special occasion: Congressman Vern Buchanan’s annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards.

Florida’s sunshine is part of what makes our state so special—but for law enforcement officers, the relentless heat can pose serious challenges. With high humidity and temperatures often soaring well

It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Officer Zachary Butterfield of the Bradenton Police Department, who died by suicide on Thursday, July