OCSO's 6th Annual Community Crime Prevention Award program is now accepting applications for awards up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations & groups that address neighborhood safety, crime prevention & drug abuse education & prevention. Sheriff Mina and Undersheriff Canty provides an overview on the impact and importance of these awards. See if you qualify, and apply: www.ocso.com/awards | Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

#NATIONAL: Gerehu 3A, a neighborhood once notorious for car thefts, break-ins, and street robberies, has undergone a significant transformation into a safe haven for families. Local residents, particularly women and girls, now report feeling secure moving through the area thanks to the dedicated efforts of the 3A Community Watch. Read the full article here: ( https://www.postcourier.com.pg/gerehu-3a-transformed-as-youth-led-community-watch-smashes-crime-rates/ ) | Post Courier