Florida K-9s go head-to-head in online March Madness tournament: How to cast your vote

It's that time of year again, Florida! You can vote for your favorite K-9 in the Florida Sheriffs Association's annual March Madness tournament

K-9s from 30 of Florida's law enforcement agencies are competing to become the "Top Dog" in the Sunshine State. Voting for the first round opened Thursday and closes on Sunday at 5 p.m. 

"These K9s serve many different essential roles that can include finding a missing loved one, helping to chase down a criminal, or even being a critical level of comfort for students at a local school. We love our K-9s and they are all AWESOME!" the Florida Sheriffs Association said on Facebook. 

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You can take a look at all the K-9s competing in the photo gallery below:

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K9 Maverick with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (Photo: Florida Sheriffs Association)

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