Bill Moore
Candidate for Orange County Sheriff
PRESS RELEASES
Press Release: Bill Moore on Open Carry: Respect Court Ruling, Protect Taxpayers
Bill Moore, candidate for Orange County Sheriff (Orlando, FL), announced his support for non-enforcement of Florida’s open carry ban considering a September 10, 2025, ruling by the First District Court of Appeal declaring the ban unconstitutional under the Second Amendment; See McDaniels v. State of Florida. The ruling becomes effective September 25, 2025, unless a higher court intervenes.
“Enforcing a law that has been struck down not only undermines constitutional rights but also risks exposing Orange County taxpayers to expensive lawsuits in state and federal court,” said Moore. “If elected as your Sheriff, I will uphold the Constitution while protecting residents from unnecessary legal and financial burdens.”
Press Release: Bill Moore Proposes New Florida Law Authorizing Protective Drone Operations entitled the “Charlie Kirk Aerial Protection Act”
In order to prevent similar occurrences or “copy-cat” type snipers from elevated positions, Moore urges Florida lawmakers and Governor DeSantis to act immediately after political influencer Charlie Kirk was murdered by a sniper on September 10, 2025. Moore also points to the assassination attempt by a sniper against former candidate and now President, Donald J. Trump.
Moore stresses the next legislative session still months away, and notes that Governor DeSantis has the authority to issue an executive order to provide safety measures in the interim. By executive order, Governor DeSantis could authorize a temporary pilot program under FDLE or the Division of Emergency Management to allow licensed FAA Part 107 drone operators to work alongside law enforcement for protective sweeps at political events.
Press Release: Orange County Sheriff Candidate Bill Moore Urges Immediate Policy Reform in the City of Winter Garden Following First Amendment Violations
A podcaster was unlawfully trespassed from the Winter Garden Farmers Market—on public property—for exercising free speech. The City Manager admitted the mistake, but the City’s own website still bans “Political” and “Religious Solicitation.” That’s unconstitutional.
As a retired detective and candidate for Orange County Sheriff, I’m calling for immediate reform:
✅ Update permits and website to reflect protected speech
✅ Remove unconstitutional restrictions
✅ Train city staff and officers on First Amendment rights
✅ Notify all event organizers that free speech can’t be shut down
This isn’t optional. It’s the law.
Press Release: ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF MISLED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF MISLED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LOCAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE STATISTICS REVEAL THE TRUTH ON DEPUTY STAFFING CRISIS AND DATA DISCREPANCIES
The correspondence sent to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (OCBOCC) outlines a critical shortage of deputy sheriffs in Orange County. Despite an authorized staffing level of 1,885, OCSO operates with only 1,643 sworn officers—242 below the state average of 1.65 deputies per 1,000 residents. Factoring in the actual population, the real shortfall is 645 deputies. This crisis threatens public safety and undermines trust. The letter also raises concerns about the accuracy of staffing data and suggests the OCBOCC should work with the Florida Association of Counties to advocate for using Tourist Development Tax funds to address this staffing gap. It calls for a financial audit to ensure proper use of funds and for county leaders to fulfill their legal and ethical duty to ensure public safety. This issue demands urgent action to support residents, deputies, and the broader community.
Press Release: BILL MOORE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF
BILL MOORE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SHERIFF OF ORANGE COUNTY, CITING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY CONCERNS
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is in serious need of new leadership. Neither the current sheriff nor his command staff should be elected to lead because most have contributed to the office’s ongoing dysfunction. There are operational inefficiencies, transparency issues, and unfair disciplinary actions that have lowered morale among deputies along with actions that have placed the public at risk.