Franklin County Sheriff's Office, A.J. "Tony" Smith, Sheriff

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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is located in Florida's Northwestern Panhandle approximately 80 miles southwest of the State Capitol which is Tallahassee. The county is comprised of 545 square miles and 348,800 acres making it one of the State's largest counties. Franklin County Sheriff's Office serves more than 11,000 residents and thousands of tourists a year.

Congratulations to Chief Varnes of the Apalachicola Police Department on his retirement! ⭐️🎊Chief Varnes has been a valu...
06/23/2026

Congratulations to Chief Varnes of the Apalachicola Police Department on his retirement! ⭐️🎊

Chief Varnes has been a valued leader and partner in law enforcement over the years. Throughout his impressive 27-year career, he has served our community with dedication, integrity, and a commitment to public service that has made a lasting impact on those around him.

On behalf of all of us at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, we thank Chief Varnes for his years of service and wish him plenty of relaxation in retirement. Enjoy this well-deserved next chapter! 👏

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is now hiring a Correctional Deputy to join the team. ✅ Full-time ...
06/23/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is now hiring a Correctional Deputy to join the team.

✅ Full-time position
✅ 12-hour shifts
✅ Opportunities to serve and make a difference

Interested? Visit www.franklinsheriff.com/careers and submit your completed application to [email protected].

Come be part of the team that serves and protects Franklin County!

This week, we're shining the employee spotlight on Deputy Hewitt! 👮🏻‍♂️🚨Deputy Hewitt has served with the Franklin Count...
06/22/2026

This week, we're shining the employee spotlight on Deputy Hewitt! 👮🏻‍♂️🚨

Deputy Hewitt has served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office since 2017. He’s second-generation law enforcement and even served his community by his dad’s side for several years! In 2019, he and his father were honored as Deputy of the Year after helping save three lives during the Eastpoint wildfires in June 2018. Known for treating everyone with respect, maintaining an easy-going attitude, and always being willing to lend a hand, Deputy Hewitt is the kind of deputy you can count on when it matters most.

His dedication to serving others and commitment to our community make him a valued member of the FCSO family. Thank you, Deputy Hewitt, for all you do! 👏

06/22/2026



Sheriff Smith goes live to talk about the 6U boys going to the World Series! ⚾️🏟️

Help them get there by donating to help them reach their goal of $16,000. We have included their fundraisers in the comments!

Monetary donation options:
💲 Venmo: jmill8184
💰 Checks: Franklin Co. Dixie Youth -> Memo: 6U (insert desired raffle or donation)

To all the fathers and father figures out there, and especially to the correctional deputies and deputies on duty today,...
06/21/2026

To all the fathers and father figures out there, and especially to the correctional deputies and deputies on duty today, we would like to take a moment to wish you a happy Father’s Day!

You are leaders, protectors, and providers for the next generation. We appreciate all you do for your families. May you feel loved and appreciated today!

06/19/2026



Sheriff Smith goes live to talk about the vandalism done to the new park in Eastpoint that’s still under construction.

If you have any information about who may be involved, let us know. ☎️ 850-670-8500

06/18/2026

Meet Tikka, our newest member of the K9 Team at FCSO 🐶🐾

She’s two years old, loving every moment of training, and ready to help catch all the bad guys!

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270 State Road 65
Eastpoint, FL
32328

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