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Approval of State Grant for Drone Replacement

Original title: Acceptance and Approval of FDLE Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement

Record date · November 4, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to replace existing drone equipment.

Why it matters

This agreement secures state funding for the county to upgrade its law enforcement drone fleet, directly impacting the equipment available for public safety operations.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

County Law Enforcement

The department will receive updated drone equipment as a result of this funding agreement.

Directly affected

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

The agency is providing the financial assistance to the county for the drone replacement program.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FDLE Drone Replacement Program Financial Assistance Agreement.
The action is recorded under file number 25-1030.
The agreement was introduced and passed on October 16, 2025.
The purpose of the agreement is to facilitate the replacement of current drone technology used by the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

The agreement provides financial assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to replace the county's existing drone equipment.

Who approved this agreement?

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement.

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Drone Fleet Modernization

The county is actively utilizing state-level grant programs to cycle through and replace existing drone technology.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Board of County Commissioners

OrganizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“The state agency providing the financial assistance for the drone program.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“The local governing body that approved the agreement.”Map →

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