'Force of nature': Citrus County Sheriff's Office mourns former sheriff, state lawmaker

Former Florida Senator Charlie Dean dies at 86

Former North Florida Senator Charles S. “Charlie” Dean, Sr. passed away, according to the Florida Senate.

'Force of nature': Citrus County Sheriff's Office mourns former sheriff, state lawmaker

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said it is heartbroken to announce the passing of former Citrus County Sheriff Charles Dean Sr. Dean died in the early on Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office. He was 86. "His loss is deeply felt across our agency and throughout the community he [...]

Political community mourns passing of former Sen. Charlie Dean

'His loyalty to his family and love of Citrus County was as big as he was.'

Former Citrus County Sheriff Charlie Dean passes away at 86

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Charles "Charlie" Dean Sr., whose career in public service spanned nearly four decades in law enforcement and legislative branches.

'Force of nature': Citrus County Sheriff's Office announces passing of former sheriff, Florida lawmaker

'LARGER-THAN-LIFE LIFGURE' | Charles "Charlie" Dean Sr. served with CCSO for 16 years, along with 14 years serving in public office.

Legacy Of Service: Citrus County Mourns The Passing Of Former Sheriff And Sen. Charlie Dean - Tampa Free Press

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office announced early Monday morning that former Sheriff Charles “Charlie” Dean Sr. has passed away at the age of 86. A fixture in Florida public life for over half a century, Dean died in the early hours of February 23, 2026, leaving behind a career that spanned […] Legacy Of Service: Citrus County Mourns The Passing Of Former Sheriff And Sen. Charlie Dean