The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, will host Coffee with a Cop on National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s, located at 452 U.S. Highway 27/441 in Lady Lake.
The public will have the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve. Continue reading
Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt was honored to join tri-county first responders at MISSION BBQ’s 9/11 ceremony. Chief Hunt spoke of making this day personal and sharing in the grief felt by so many, as well as encouraging people to show kindness to one another.
“We remember those who sacrificed 22 years ago on that day and those who have suffered from the ramifications of that day,” he said. “I ask that we just have a little more tolerance for one another and really reflect on the things that are important, to honor those who gave their lives so we can live a better life. I am so thankful for those who served and for the men and women who are answering the call today.”
Lake County, Fla. (September 12, 2023) —Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Safe Kids, a strategic initiative in 42 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and around schools to ensure that children had a safe return to school from Summer Break. During the Task Force Operation Safe Kids, Florida’s sheriffs issued 7,218 warnings and 5,171 traffic citations, dedicated 5,900 hours during the enforcement period, delivered 5,520 educational messages and posted 80,674 social media messages throughout the state.
“Safeguarding Florida’s future through youth-focused programs and services is a key objective for law enforcement statewide. This goal has been achieved today by identifying and monitoring high-risk areas, issuing warnings and citations, and educating the public on the importance of school zone safety,” said FSA President and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “The implementation of this program highlights Florida sheriffs’ strong commitment to upholding the security of families and local communities in our state.” Continue reading