DeSantis personally handed out $5,000 to new Marion County Sheriff’s deputies as part of the law enforcement recruitment bonus program. “Whether it’s FDLE, Highway Patrol, you name it.

FIRST OFF IS DEPUTY THOMAS WATSON. HE HANDED THOSE OUT TO 12 NEW DEPUTIES WITH THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. THOSE BONUSES ARE PART OF A PROGRAM FOR DEPUTIES OR POLICE OFFICERS WHO COME ...

Two lawsuits allege Marion County Sheriff's deputies used excessive force, leading to two deaths. The lawsuits claim a pattern of mistreatment and negligence by the sheriff's office. The sheriff's ...

Mullins believes the staffing shortages are a direct result of non-competitive pay for new hires in Marion County. The average starting salary for a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy is $48,327 ...

Deputies hope the person of interest will have some answers on who attacked a beloved member of the Mullins community on Friday night. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said the victim is an ...